Generator Explosion Sparks House Fire | Chicago News

A gas generator explosion in Crown Point sent a man fleeing with second-degree burns and sparked a house fire—complete with ammo popping during the blaze—while nearly 200,000 NIPSCO customers across Indiana battle outages from severe weather. Officials are investigating, but safety experts warn: generators are dangerous if misused, especially near homes. NIPSCO aims to restore power to 90% by Tuesday and all by Friday, while the National Guard helps with cleanup and meals. Stay safe—and keep your generator far from buildings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/95aaa8fbc397e415