55-year-old resident injured, house explosion/fire in Jamestown, ND; detached garage origin, dog death; ongoing investigation.

Early Thursday, September 12, a house explosion and fire in Jamestown, North Dakota, severely injured a 55-year-old resident who was airlifted to a Minneapolis hospital. The fire, which started in a detached garage, caused significant damage to the home and nearby properties. The homeowner's dog died in the incident. Multiple agencies, including the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Fire Marshal's Office, are investigating the cause.