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Propane Tank Explodes in Home

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By: Tim Seaman
tseaman@kcautv.com

A propane tank explosion in an Omaha home produced some amazing pictures on Monday.
Three 50 pound tanks quickly turned a home still under construction into a total loss while also causing major damages to a second residence.

Amazingly nobody was injured.
Two electricians were working in the home when they called 911 to report a fire.  They got out just before the first blast and alerted a drywall crew working in a neighboring house.
So far investigators think a leaking hose connecting a propane tank to a building heater ignited the first blast. Dozens of firemen fought the wall of fire as gusty winds spread the flames to that second home.

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