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Watch: Fireworks, exploding propane tanks destroy multiple homes in Massachusetts

By Chris Williams
Published  December 24, 2024 2:42pm PST
Massachussetts
KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

Fireworks and exploding propane tanks destroy multiple homes in Massachusetts blaze

A multi-residential fire in Spencer, Massachusetts, on Monday, December 22, destroyed two homes and damaged a third, according to officials. (Credit: Paul Shea via Storyful)

The Brief

    • A massive fire in Spencer, MA, destroyed two homes and damages another, fueled by exploding propane tanks and fireworks.
    • Video captured chaotic scenes as firefighters battled flames amid fireworks.
    • No injuries were reported; the fire’s cause remains under investigation.

SPENCER, Mass. - Exploding propane tanks and fireworks created a massive, chaotic blaze in Massachusetts on Monday, destroying two homes and damaging one other. 

The three homes were situated in Spencer on East Avenue.  

Paul Shea captured the video showing the fire along with fireworks going off as firefighters work to put out the blaze. 

The Spencer Fire Department chief told local news outlets that one of the homes had propane tanks in the basement that were exploding. That led to igniting fireworks. 

No injuries were reported. 

The exact cause of the fire is still unknown. 

The Source

  • Storyful contributed to this report. Information also came from the Spencer Fire Department in Massachussetts. This story was reported from Los Angeles. 

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