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5 gallons of chlorine explodes in Peoria home

A five-gallon bucket exploded in a Peoria home causing neighbors to shelter in place on Wednesday.
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PEORIA, Ariz. — A five-gallon bucket of chlorine exploded on Wednesday sending a man and a firefighter to the hospital.

The man was taken to the hospital in stable condition due to exposure. A firefighter was also taken for treatment in stable condition, according to Peoria Fire Department.

The house where the explosion happened was the only house that needed to be evacuated, and others sheltered in place, Peoria Fire said. 

Crews were on scene for a few hours. 

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