ENERGY, Ill. (WJPF) – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal home explosion in Energy. On August 4 at 7:08pm, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a residential explosion in the 100 block of West McGinnis Street. The preliminary investigation has resulted in the discovery of a significant blast radius resulting in one fatality. The sheriff’s office is working alongside the Illinois State Fire Marshal to determine the cause and origin of the explosion. Photo: Williamson County Sheriff’s Office