A 76-year-old Crestwood resident was found dead in the basement of his home, destroyed in an explosion Thursday afternoon.

Crestwood Fire Chief Jonathan Newton said crews were called to the 14100 block of South Kenneth Court shortly after 2 p.m.

One person is believed to have died in a Crestwood house explosion and fire Thursday afternoon, officials said.

Emergency crews responded to a house explosion Thursday in the south suburbs. Neighbors said a 76-year-old man was inside the ...

The investigation into what caused a south suburban house explosion continued Friday as authorities confirmed they have located the home's one occupant.

Fire officials believe a 76-year-old man died in a house explosion and fire in Crestwood, IL Thursday afternoon.

Officials are investigating the scene of an apparent house explosion that occurred Thursday afternoon in south suburban Crestwood.

CRESTWOOD, Ill. (WGN) – A home was destroyed Thursday afternoon in Crestwood. SkyCam 9 arrived and saw what appeared to be the smoldering remains of a home. The remains appeared to be badly burned and ...

A man is presumed to be dead after a natural gas explosion left a suburban Crestwood home in ruins Thursday. Firefighters remain on the scene at the home near the intersection of 141 st and Kenneth on ...

A home in suburban Crestwood lies in ruins after an apparent explosion Thursday. Firefighters remain on the scene at the home near the intersection of 141 st and Kenneth on Thursday after a fire ...