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Yankton fire crews handle propane leak
Friday July 30th, 2010
Yankton fire crews handle propane leak YANKTON, S.D. (AP) - Fire officials in Yankton say a propane leak at an auto shop could have been much worse. Crews responded to the leaking propane-powered tow truck early Thursday. Deputy Fire Chief Larry Nickles says they used water fog to dissipate the propane while working to shut off the leak. About one-third of the 80-gallon tank leaked. Nickles says a lighted cigarette or a vehicle starting up could have ignited a fire. Firefighters resolved the situation in about an hour. ---
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