Warrick Country, Indiana: Crews from local fire departments were called to the scene of a propane tank explosion in Yankeetown, Indiana. The propane explosion took place on Eble Road, according to representatives of the local news media, and was reported to have happened around 3:00 p.m. on April 15.
The cause of this propane explosion and fire is under investigation, but is believed to have ignited when a man at the residence was cutting metal with a torch. Witnesses say the explosion took place while the man was cutting the metal. The subsequent fire spread quickly to nearby woods at the residence.
Unfortunately, the man suffered very serious burn injuries and was rushed by Lifeflight to a nearby hospital. There is no word yet, regarding the state of his condition or progress.
Nearby residents were very concerned until the fire was put out, as some nearby local homes seemed like that might be in harm’s way for a brief while.
Accidents such as this stress the importance of following safe propane handling practices and safe use of cutting torches and welding equipment. In some incidents, however, accidents like this might be caused by faulty equipment, such as a leaking propane hose, valve, regulator, cylinder or tank. If you’re the victim of a propane fire or propane explosion, you might consider consulting with a highly experienced propane fire lawyer or propane explosion attorney. This is particularly true of you’ve suffered burns, injuries or loss of property from a propane fire or propane explosion.
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