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Apartment Explosion Claims Two Update on Apartment Explosion Emporia Fire Victims Identified

Emporia, KS - Investigators and explosives/arson experts on the scene have determined that the cause of the explosion and fire at 707 Eastgate Plaza, Emporia, Kansas, was incendiary in nature. An incendiary fire is an intentionally caused fire.

This explosion and fire was not a natural gas explosion. A criminal investigation (homicide) is presently being conducted by state and federal investigators. Investigators have determined this criminal act is both a state and federal violation.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by the Kansas Committee on Arson Prevention (1-800-KS-CRIME) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s), responsible for the July 29, 2001 explosion and fire at 707 Eastgate Plaza, Emporia, Kansas.

This investigation is continuing. Anyone with any information is urged to call the Emporia Police Department at (620) 342-1766 or 1-800-KS-CRIME.