UPDATE: Feb. 13 at 9:30 a.m.
Kentucky State Police reports that the explosion occurred on Feb. 12 around 3:16 p.m. at a home on Glenview Road in northern Laurel County.
According to KSP, when firefighters arrived on the scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames.
KSP says that the homeowner, "66-year-old Shirley Wynn, sustained severe burns covering about 80 percent of her body" and has been transferred to a specialized burn treatment facility in Louisville.
A fire investigator with KSP says an investigation shows that the explosion may have been caused by propane gas used for floor space heaters.
Original Story:
The East Bernstadt Fire and Rescue reports that one person was severely injured in a home explosion.
According to officials, the person was transported by ambulance to Saint Joseph Health in London.
Kentucky State Police are helping in the investigation.
