Kasilof man dies after propane leak causes home fire and explosion, troopers say

Apr. 6—A 69-year-old Kasilof man died Thursday morning after a gas leak caused an explosion and fire at his home, Alaska State Troopers said.

First responders responded to a report of a structure fire at Mile 7.5 of Kalifornsky Beach Road just before 5:30 a.m., troopers said. They found 69-year-old Stephen Okkonen dead inside the home. Okkonen was the sole occupant.

The explosion was caused by a propane leak, according to troopers spokesman John Dougherty. The home was a complete loss, he said.

Officials with Central Emergency Services did not immediately respond to requests for additional information Thursday.