Fish house explosion in Meeker County kills man

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A man was killed after an explosion inside a fish house in Meeker County early Saturday morning. 

What we know

According to the Meeker County Sheriff's Office, just before 7 a.m., deputies responded to the 70000 block of 178th Street on reports of a man who suffered severe burns. 

At the scene, authorities found that the 46-year-old man had burns over a large portion of his body due to a gas explosion inside a fish house. 

Law enforcement says the man was taken to the hospital via a helicopter, where he later died from his injuries.

The State Fire Marshall is assisting with the investigation.  

What we don't know

Law enforcement did not say what caused the explosion.