Propane tanker triggers explosions
From Times Wire Reports
An explosion at a foundry that shook Tacoma was caused when a propane tanker burst into flames, touching off a series of other blasts, authorities said.
The Saturday blast sent a massive fireball into the sky that could be seen miles from the historic Atlas Castings & Technology foundry.
The truck driver was in critical condition. State Route 16, closed after the blasts, reopened in the morning. About 200 homes and businesses remained without power because of damage to an electrical substation.
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