GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE (Dec. 28): The Greeneville Fire Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said that a support member for a propane tank failed at Admiral Propane in Greeneville, leading to an explosion.
They said the member likely failed as a result of extreme temperature changes recently. They also said the tank overturned and damaged a valve, which resulted in some of the propane being released, according to their preliminary investigation. The gas traveled to a nearby structure and was ignited, they said.
They also said that no injuries were reported, but the building was significantly damaged. They also said that measures are being implemented to prevent a similar incident in the future.
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PREVIOUS STORY: First responders are on the scene of a suspected explosion at a Greeneville, Tennessee propane business.
According to the Greeneville Fire Department, the call came in around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday of a reported gas tank explosion at Admiral Propane. The company provides propane tanks and propane delivery services for areas in Greeneville, Abingdon, VA, and Marshall, North Carolina. It also provides commercial services.
The incident caused the partial collapse of a building.
Officials said that everyone is accounted for and there were no serious injuries. They also said that the fire was under control as of Tuesday.
They also said an arson investigator with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is heading to the scene to determine what caused the apparent explosion.
