Spiritwood, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — Authorities say a farm house east of Spiritwood was destroyed, and two occupants were burned, following a furnace explosion, and fire that occurred, Tuesday (Oct 9, 2012).

The Sanborn Fire Department responded to the call, at about 1-p.m., Tuesday,  to 3405 101st Avenue, Southeast (google maps places the address north of I94 Exit 276,  and south of Eckelson). 

Sanborn Fire Chief  Tim Lyter says, when the fire fighters arrived on the scene, the home was engulfed in flames and was collapsing.

Two occupants were burned in the blaze.

The homeowner Paul Komroski, and his father, Eugene were taken to Mercy Hospital, in Valley City, were they were admitted for treatment of burns.

The units were on the scene until about 8-a.m. Wednesday.

Assisting Sanborn for about three hours, was the Valley City Fire Department, as about 100,000 gallons of water was poured on the fire.

Chief Lyter, says, the garage and its contents were saved and not damaged.

A donation fund has been established for the family.

For more information, contact Susan Thompson at 701-652-3239.