UPDATE: Explosion in Lakewood apartment lifts roof, blows out patio door, fire officials post cause of explosion

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KKTV) – UPDATE: West Metro Fire Rescue posted on social media late Monday night the cause of the explosion.

Fire officials said the explosion was accidental and was ignited by a cigarette lighter used in a basement storage room.

Fire officials said investigators identified three possible sources for the natural gas involved, including the home’s furnace, water heater or a broken underground natural gas line outside the townhome…

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