An abandoned house in the Wandering Hills area of Smallville exploded last night killing one and injuring three others. Killed in the blast was Smallville High teacher and track coach Joseph Altman. SHS students Lana Lang, Jordan Cross and Megan Calder were treated for smoke inhalation.

Fire investigators found gasoline cans set around the perimeter of the basement where the remains, presumed to be those of Altman, were discovered. Dental forensics will be used to identify the body. Altman was recently admitted to Smallville Medical Center with minor cuts and bruises after being
pushed from the path of a speeding car. Sources say that the teacher had been despondent since the death of his daughter, Julia Altman.
People from as far away as Edge City and Grandville flooded the sheriff's office with calls following the explosion. "I thought it was another tornado," commented one shaken resident.

Lana Lang, Jordan Cross and Megan Calder did not return calls and investigators would not comment on the students' involvement. Suicide has not been ruled out. Half-burned photos of Julia Altman were found scattered in the ruins.

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