REUTERS
The tiny town of Laurel, Nebraska, was rocked by four deaths at two separate homes Thursday, with residents reporting smoke and a potential explosion in the area.
A death toll has not been released by the Nebraska State Patrol, which is leading the investigation. Reached by phone, a spokesperson for the agency said that fire was involved in both incidents, but other details would be released during a press conference Thursday afternoon.
The Lincoln Journal-Star reported that people in hazmat suits were surrounding one of the homes involved.