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Propane Tanks Explode in Talbot County Fire

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By Kye Parsons - email
WBOC Chopper 16 aerial view of Tuesday's fire and propane tank explosion. WBOC Chopper 16 aerial view of Tuesday's fire and propane tank explosion.

OXFORD, Md.- Authorities in Talbot County have launched an investigation after two 500-gallon propane tanks exploded during a Tuesday fire in Oxford.

The explosions occurred at around 6:30 a.m. on a property off on Otwell Road. Fire crews initially responded for a fire on the site. Officials said the tanks exploded only about one minute after firefighters arrived on the scene. 

There were no reported injuries. Officials said one barn was leveled and two others were damaged in the blast.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the incident. 

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