Barn Explodes Near Groton, South Dakota

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Story Created: Jun 30, 2009 at 8:12 AM CST

Story Updated: Jun 30, 2009 at 8:12 AM CST

Authorities say no one was hurt in a barn fire and propane tank explosion on a farm near Groton in northeastern South Dakota.

But Groton Fire Chief Dion Bahr says the barn burned down, along
with equipment inside, and the blast of the 500-gallon propane tank
melted some siding on a nearby house, broke windows and knocked
items off walls.

The cause of the Monday afternoon fire at the Rex Sippel farm is
still being investigated.

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