STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
Vermont State Police investigates after house explosion kills 2, injures 3 in Granville
GRANVILLE, Vermont (Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026) — The Vermont State Police is investigating after a house exploded in the Addison County town of Granville, killing two people and injuring three others.
The explosion was reported at about 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. A man was pronounced dead on scene, and a woman was brought by first responders to Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, where she was pronounced dead. Three other adults were taken to the hospital, two with minor injuries and the third with critical injuries.
The names of those involved are being withheld at this time pending further investigation and notification of relatives.
VSP’s response to this incident involves the Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, the Bureau of Criminal Investigations, the Field Force Division, and the Victim Services Unit. The Division of Fire Safety and the Granville Volunteer Fire Department were among the agencies that also responded.
Preliminary investigation by VSP does not indicate the explosion was suspicious. FEIU members anticipate being on site throughout the day Sunday as the investigation continues.
No additional details are currently available. The state police will provide updates as the case proceeds.
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