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Propane Tanks Explode At Homeless Camp Fire

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - Fire crews in Colorado Springs rushed to a homeless camp near Las Vegas Street and Janitell Road after multiple propane tanks exploded and started a fire.

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Investigators say flames were about eight feet high and spread to the trees when firefighters arrived Saturday night.

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It took crews about 30 minutes to get it under control.

No one was hurt.

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