An investigation was underway Tuesday to determine what leveled a rural Fairmount home...resulting in at least two fatalities.

Vermilion County Coroner Peggy Johnson confirms the two fatalities.

Fairmount Fire Chief Dave Ferber said the structure at 2716 East 1333 North Road totally collapsed and was in the basement when the first fire units arrived on the scene.

Mutual aid came from neighboring departments. The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department and Illinois State Fire Marshal were also on the scene.

The cause of the explosion and fire remains undetermined.

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