Ina, Ill. – Two people are dead after a house fire in Ina.

Authorities say a house on the 200 block of N. Elm street exploded around 7:15 p.m. Friday. An elderly couple by the name of Byford and Wastina Campbell, both 87 years old, passed away.

Ina Police Chief Travis Allen says the home was on fire and a natural gas line was spewing flames when emergency crews arrived.

The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.