On Monday a gas explosion destroyed a home, injured 15 including three fire fighters and killed one utility worker.
Southern California Gas Company released the name of their deceased employee Tuesday afternoon. Wade Kilpatrick, 31 worked with SoCalGas for 11-years. He started his career as a meter reader and moved up to a technician.
He leaves behind a mother, six brothers and one sister. One of his brothers also works with the gas company.
A GoFundMe page has been started to help the family with funeral expenses.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-wade-kilpatrick
Original story: http://sunnewsandreview.com/item/15242-gas-explosion-leaves-one-dead-and-15-injured-in-murrieta-residents-decribe-scene-as-chaotic