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Frying turkey led to propane tank explosion

By Anita Miller


No one was injured in a barn fire apparently sparked by a man trying to fry a turkey Wednesday morning, authorities said.


Deputy Stephen Traeger of the Hays County Sheriff's Office a vehicle also burned when a propane tank exploded. The barn was totally destroyed by flames.


KXAN is reporting that it happened in the 3800 block of Dacy Lane around 10:16 a.m.


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