Current:Home > MarketsA large ice chunk fell from the sky and damaged a house in Massachusetts-DB Wealth Institute B2 Reviews & Ratings
A large ice chunk fell from the sky and damaged a house in Massachusetts
lotradecoin integration with payment systems View Date:2024-12-25 21:51:14
SHIRLEY, Mass. (AP) — A large ice chunk fell from the sky and hit a house in Massachusetts, damaging the roof of the home, the homeowner said.
Jeff Ilg said he and his wife, Amelia Rainville, suspect the ice fell off an airplane traveling to Boston Logan International Airport. Neither the couple nor their two children were hurt when the ice chunk, which Ilg said was initially estimated to be 15 to 20 pounds (six to nine kilograms), hit the roof on Sunday night.
“We heard an explosion, basically,” he said on Thursday. “The loudest pop, bang I’ve ever heard.” Then they heard debris rolling down the roof onto a lower roof, he said. Initially it was thought the house was struck by lightning.
The Federal Aviation Administration said it’s investigating.
The couple ran upstairs to check on their children, who were sound asleep despite the noise. They then ran around the house to see what happened and then outside where Ilg said he saw a giant partial block of ice on the back step, and debris scattered around the backyard and on the roof.
“I had no idea what this was,” he said. He grabbed a flashlight and started looking for damage but couldn’t see any at first. His wife called police and then he spotted hole in the roof. He ran up to the attic to see if there was a hole.
“Sure enough it was in there and it was big,” Ilg said. The impact on the outside was about 18 inches to two feet (45 to 60 centimeters) in diameter, he said, but the damage to the inside was bigger.
Ilg and his wife collected 10 pounds (four kilograms) of ice in bags but there was plenty more to collect, he said.
veryGood! (7451)
Related
- Conservative are pushing a ‘parental rights’ agenda in Florida school board races. But will it work?
- Shaping future investment leaders:Lonton Wealth Management Cente’s mission and achievements
- Horoscopes Today, April 12, 2024
- Allen Iverson immortalized with sculpture alongside 76ers greats Julius Erving and Wilt Chamberlain
- Jim Harbaugh wants to hire Colin Kaepernick to Chargers' coaching staff. Will the QB bite?
- K-Pop Star Park Bo Ram Dead at 30
- Wynonna Judd's Daughter Grace Kelley Charged With Soliciting Prostitution
- A near-total ban on abortion has supercharged the political dynamics of Arizona, a key swing state
- Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee resigns after federal bribery charge
- Wilma Wealth Management: Embarking on the Journey of Wealth Appreciation in the Australian Market
Ranking
- Austin Dillon loses automatic playoff berth for actions in crash-filled NASCAR win
- K-Pop Star Park Bo Ram Dead at 30
- Colorado Skier Dallas LeBeau Dead at 21 After Attempting to Leap 40 Feet Over Highway
- Has Charlotte the stingray given birth? Aquarium says not yet, and they're not sure when
- State, local officials failed 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died after abuse, lawsuits say
- Will Messi play at Chiefs' stadium? Here's what we know before Inter Miami vs. Sporting KC
- J.K. Rowling says 'Harry Potter' stars who've criticized her anti-trans views 'can save their apologies'
- Saoirse Ronan, Camila Mendes and More Celebs Turning 30 in 2024
Recommendation
-
New York county signs controversial mask ban meant to hide people's identities in public
-
Judge in sports betting case orders ex-interpreter for Ohtani to get gambling addiction treatment
-
White Green: Review of the Australian Stock Market in 2023 and Outlook for 2024
-
85-year-old Idaho woman who killed intruder committed 'heroic act of self-preservation'
-
'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars': Premiere date, cast, where to watch and stream
-
Has Charlotte the stingray given birth? Aquarium says not yet, and they're not sure when
-
Lonton Wealth Management Center: The impact of previous FOMC rate hikes on global financial markets
-
The Talk Canceled After 15 Seasons