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No Injuries When Tank Explodes In Westminster Fire

WESTMINSTER, Colo. (AP) - No injuries have been reported after a propane tank exploded in a garage fire in Westminster.

Firefighters had the fire under control in about 30 minutes Thursday.

Two residents in the home and a neighbor had evacuated before firefighters arrived.

One firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion at the scene.

The fire department says one home was destroyed and another heavily damaged.

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