ALBION, N.Y. — An Albion couple was seriously injured following an explosion and house fire Wednesday night.
First responders were called to 5 Elmwood Avenue just before 6:30pm for a report of a possible explosion and heavy smoke coming from the house.
Police officers arrived on scene and found a man and woman in the front yard with burn injuries.
The couple was identified as Vincenzo Spampanato, 81 and Felicia Spampanato, 72. Both were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester and are in guarded condition in the hospital's burn unit.
Investigators say Vincenzo was working on a gas heating appliance in the basement when the explosion occurred, causing the house to catch fire.
The investigation continues.