THE FIRE BATTALION CHIEF TOLD US THE SITUATION COULD BEEN MUCH WORSE. WHAT WE HAD TODAY WAS A 100 POUND PROPANE TANK THAT WAS KNOCKED OFF THE TRUCK AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT. PROPANE IS AN EXPLOSIVE GAS.

Authorities say the man was transporting a 100 lbs. propane tank in his minivan and was not aware that it was leaking when he returned to his vehicle and started it. That's when the tank exploded ...