Wisconsin House Explosion Kills 2 and Authorities Say Reported Gunfire Was Likely Ignited Ammunition

MIDDLETON, Wis.—Two people died when a house exploded and caught fire in southern Wisconsin, and authorities believe gunfire reported by neighbors happened when flames set off ammunition stored inside the home. One person was found dead in the home’s ruins after it exploded around 11 p.m. Tuesday just outside the city of Middleton, and a second body was found Wednesday afternoon, said Middleton Fire Chief Aaron Harris. No additional people were at the home, but Mr. Harris said a dog that survived the explosion was found alive, checked out at an emergency veterinary clinic, and determined to be in good shape....