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Propane tanks explosions, fire reported in Aliquippa, PA

Aliquippa Dispatch told 21 News the fire was first reported at 3:40 pm, but is now under control.

Friday, December 22nd 2023, 5:37 PM EST

Updated:

Friday, December 22nd 2023, 5:42 PM EST

By Robert McFerren

Multiple fire departments were called to a commercial structure fire in Aliquippa, Pa., which started at 3:40 pm Friday.

According to the breaking news notification alert system, the fire is located at 3540 Bocktown Road, also listed as PA-151.

According to the notification, multiple propane tanks at the business site are exploding. The business located at the address is AmeriGas Propane.

Alliquippa dispatch told 21 News the fire is now under control, but Bocktown Road is currently closed near the business.

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