Police said the blast wasn’t tied to missing persons cases. Superintendent Darren Adams said at the scene, “I’m deeply sad about the boy’s death.” He confirmed the 7-year-old died despite rescue efforts. He called it “devastating” and said the community would offer condolences. The loss is “unimaginable.”
Archie’s family paid tribute on social media. His aunt called him “beautiful, funny, & caring.” A neighbor said he was a “lovely lad” known by all.
Drone video shows homes badly damaged, one nearly gone. Some residents were evacuated. The community is grieving Archie and the other man, and others are rebuilding.
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