A Colleton County man’s family is grateful their dad is still alive after his home exploded on Monday night.
“A walking miracle from God.” That’s what a son and daughter say about their father, Israel Jenkins.
The 76-year-old was in his home when his propane tank exploded, causing the whole house to blow up. It was felt up to 15 miles away, according to fire officials. “I kind of was just at home doing my normal stuff and got a call from a cousin saying something happened at my dad’s house and it appears that the house blew up,” Anthony Jenkins, Israel’s son said. A very frightening call to get led both Anthony and Tarnishia Jenkins to the home they grew up in most of their lives, now left to pieces.
However, one piece still remains — their father. “It’s a blessing to still have him here,” daughter Tarnishia Jenkins said.