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Hoefer Family Survives Devastating Explosion | Peoria News
Nine family members are recovering after a devastating explosion tore through their home, leaving parents Gretchen and John Hoefer with severe burns and seven of their eight children hospitalized—four with significant injuries. The eldest child, who was away at military training, has returned to support his family. Community support is surging: a local church is organizing prayer services and long-term aid, while GoFundMe campaigns and donation drives for essentials like clothing and meals are underway. Authorities continue investigating the cause of the blast as neighbors rally together in…
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