Wood County man hurt in explosion at house

5/11/2004

SCOTCH RIDGE - A Wood County man was injured last night in an explosion and fire that caused extensive damage to a house at 6612 Scotch Ridge Rd., just west of State Rt. 199, Pemberville firefighters said.

The injured man, who was found in the basement of the residence, was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The cause of the blast and other details were not available.