2 Dead, 1 Injured in Clermont County House Explosion

Clermont County, Ohio

February 22, 2023

A house explosion in Clermont County, Ohio, has left two people dead and one person injured, according to the Clermont County Sheriff's Office.

The explosion occurred at a home on the 300 block of Willow Creek Drive in Batavia Township just before 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

The victims have been identified as 52-year-old Thomas A. Little and 64-year-old Rita A. Little. The injured person, 57-year-old James L. Little, was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. The Clermont County Sheriff's Office, the Batavia Township Fire Department, and the Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office are all investigating the incident.

The explosion caused significant damage to the home, which is now uninhabitable. The Red Cross is assisting the victims with shelter and other needs.

This is a developing story. More information will be released as it becomes available.

Here are some additional details about the explosion:

• The explosion occurred in the basement of the home.
• The victims were all inside the home at the time of the explosion.
• The injured person was able to escape the home on his own.
• The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
• The Red Cross is assisting the victims with shelter and other needs.