A house explosion on Valentine’s Day in Kent County killed a 68-year-old homeowner and destroyed a Chestertown residence, while five family members escaped, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. FOX 45 News reports the Office of the State Fire Marshal said it is continuing to investigate the explosion and fire that happened at 6904 Pentridge Court in Chestertown. Firefighters were told one occupant was still inside and that five other family members had escaped safely. Deputy state fire marshals worked throughout the night and found the homeowner, Charles William Heaps, 68, beneath multiple layers of debris.