Miłków-Kolonia house explosion leaves one man dead

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A powerful explosion, likely caused by a gas cylinder, completely destroyed a single-family home in Miłków-Kolonia, located in the Parczew County of the Lublin Voivodeship. The blast occurred on Thursday, October 8, around 12:10 PM. Witnesses described the force of the explosion as being strong enough to ‘knock one off their feet.’

Emergency services, including approximately 50 firefighters from various units, conducted an intensive search and rescue operation at the site. While initial rumors suggested a drone strike, authorities officially denied this, stating that no foreign objects were found and the incident was most likely a gas explosion.

The search operation concluded late in the evening with the tragic discovery of a man's body beneath the rubble. The deceased is believed to be a resident of the house, which was reportedly home to a three-person family. The property owner was not at home at the time of the blast. A prosecutor is currently overseeing the investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.

Entities

Lublin Voivodeship · Miłków-Kolonia · Parczew County · Parczew Police · Siemień Commune · State Fire Service

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[○ 1 SOURCE] A powerful explosion occurred in Miłków-Kolonia around 12:10 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 50 firefighters are involved in the rescue operation. www.polsatnews.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The road in the Miłków-Kolonia area is completely blocked and traffic is being diverted. podlasie24.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] The explosion resulted in the total destruction of a single-family residential building. podlasie24.pl · www.polsatnews.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] An Air Ambulance helicopter was dispatched to the scene. podlasie24.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] Emergency services, including firefighters, police, and medical teams, are searching the rubble for potential victims. podlasie24.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The explosion is suspected to have been caused by a gas cylinder. www.polsatnews.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities denied reports that a drone hit the building, stating no such object was found. www.polsatnews.pl