THOMSON, NY— On September 30, 2023, at approximately 12:20 p.m. State Police along with fire and EMS personnel responded to 14 James Place for a report of a house explosion. The residence was demolished with several neighboring homes being damaged. The cause of the explosion was a propane leak.

There were three injured and they were transported to Westchester Medical Center where they are listed in critical condition. Robert McDowell, age 36, Jessie Mackerly, age 5, and Savanah Mackerly, age 9, all residents of the home, are still listed in critical condition with multiple injuries.