Overview

• A home in the 6700 block of Pheasant Trail, unincorporated Cary, Illinois, exploded and caught fire around 1:32 p.m. on May 11, 2025.
• The sole occupant, a man, was found outside the home with severe burn injuries and transported to Good Shepherd Hospital in critical condition.
• Firefighters from the Cary Fire Protection District and neighboring departments contained the fire by 2:12 p.m., but the home and its contents were declared a total loss.
• No other injuries or damage to adjacent homes were reported, but the incident highlights potential safety risks linked to residential gas infrastructure.
• The Cary Fire Protection District, Illinois State Fire Marshal, and Nicor Gas are investigating the explosion, with natural gas suspected as a contributing factor.