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1 taken to hospital after possible explosion in north Phoenix

Firefighters were dispatched Wednesday to the area of Tatum Boulevard and Thunderbird Road for reports of an explosion.

PHOENIX — One person was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning for minor burn injuries after reports of an explosion in north Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. 

At about 9:45 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to the area of Tatum Boulevard and Thunderbird Road for a possible explosion at a commercial structure. Upon arrival, firefighters noticed smoke emanating from a building that's currently under renovation. 

The fire was contained and did not spread to other structures, the fire department said. 

A propane leak has resulted in a hazmat team getting sent out to the scene. 

Firefighters are in the process of determining what caused the explosion. No other injuries were reported.

   

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