Chemical Explosion Razes Building; Area Evacuated
Associated Press
HEBRON, Ohio —
A container of benzoyl peroxide exploded in a storage building early Monday, leveling the building and forcing the evacuation of 60 residents for about 90 minutes, authorities said. One firefighter was treated at a hospital for muscle strain.
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