Propane Tank Explodes During Mobile Home Fire Near Catawba River
I want to start by painting a clear picture of what happened near the Catawba River on Monday morning. A mobile home caught fire on Pecos Lane, and during the chaos, a propane tank exploded. I know, hearing “propane explosion” immediately raises alarm bells—it did for me too—but thankfully, no one was killed.
One person did receive treatment at the scene for breathing issues, and emergency crews acted fast to keep things under control.
When I read the first reports, the details were sparse. Fire officials haven’t determined exactly what started the fire, and there aren’t many visuals yet. But even with limited information, the incident is a stark reminder of how quickly things can turn dangerous when flammable materials like propane are involved…