Propane tank explodes, sparks Oak Forest house fire

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Sunday, September 3, 2023
Propane tank explodes, sparks south suburban house fire
A propane tank from a gas grill exploded, causing an Oak Forest house fire near 151st Street and Lavergne Avenue.

OAK FOREST, Ill. (WLS) -- A propane tank from a gas grill exploded in a south suburban backyard on Sunday afternoon.

The explosion happened near 151st Street and Lavergne Avenue in Oak Forest.

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Firefighters with the Oak Forest Fire Department quickly contained the fire, and no one was hurt.

Video of the scene shows just how badly the home was damaged.

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