CLEVELAND, Ga. — CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County Coroner Ricky Barrett today identified the body found in the remains of the home that exploded at 64 Rhododendron Lane as 71-year-old Edgar Brummett of Sautee Nacoochee.
Georgia Fire Marshall Public Information Officer Glen Allen said a propane gas leak caused the explosion that completely destroyed the home and damaged several others.

The home was owned by John Edgar Boyes but no other injuries were reported.

“We do know it was a propane gas leak but we have not determined at this time what caused the leak,” Allen said.

Rhododendron Lane is located in Mt. Yonah Scenic Estates in White County.
Units from the White County Fire Department, Helen Fire Department, White County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Forestry Service all responded.