HOLMES CITY -- A man was hurt in a house explosion near Alexandria.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says they received a call just before noon on Tuesday of an explosion inside a home in Holmes City.  The homeowner was the only person inside at the time.

He was treated at the scene and then airlifted to the hospital.  His condition is not known.

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The State Fire Marshal's Office arrived to assist with the investigation.

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