Watch: Bodycam Shows Blast in Christopher, IL

    April 9, 2025
    A firefighter was trapped briefly under debris in the front of the Christopher house.

    One firefighter was injured in the blast that destroyed a home in Christopher last week.

    As soon as the explosion occurred, police and other responders ran to free a firefighter trapped under debris in the front of the house.

    "We are grateful that no one sustained major injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Christopher firefighter for a fast and speedy recovery, and also with the family that lost their home during this tragedy," police told 6abc.

    The cause is under investigation. 

     

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    Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues. 

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