The Brief
- A February 2024 house explosion in Sterling killed firefighter Trevor Brown, injured 13 others, and leveled the home.
- A new report cites issues like poor risk assessment, communication delays, and resource allocation as factors in the tragedy.
- Technician Roger Bentley faces manslaughter charges for allegedly mishandling the propane leak that caused the explosion.
STERLING, Va. – A detailed report released Tuesday sheds light on the devastating February 2024 house explosion in Sterling that killed Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 13 others, including 10 first responders.
Sterling house explosion Significant Incident Report
What we know:
The 211-page report, compiled by Frederick County Fire and Rescue Services in Maryland, highlights critical areas for improvement in emergency response while honoring the heroic efforts that day.
The Significant Incident Report, requested by the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS), identifies several challenges that contributed to the tragedy, including inadequate risk assessment, delays in communication, resource allocation issues, and difficulties in coordinating a complex and rapidly escalating situation.…