Man, 81, killed in backyard shed explosion after drilling into propane tank, deputies say

The Brief

  • A man died after a propane tank exploded in a shed behind his Kissimmee home.
  • Video footage shows Miguel Guzman drilling into the tank moments before the blast.
  • Authorities believe the explosion was accidental; the investigation remains ongoing.

ORLANDO, Fla. An 81-year-old Kissimmee man was killed in an explosion and fire inside a backyard shed on Thursday evening.

Authorities said the man was attempting to drill into a propane tank which resulted in the explosion and fire.

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