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> A propane tank explosion on the Delmarva Central
> Railroad tracks in Bear, Delaware, damaged several
> buildings and homes Saturday afternoon, officials
> said.
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> Video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows
> thick black smoke before a large explosion sends
> bystanders running for cover.
>
> "The ground shook like a bomb went off," said
> Chris Coviello.
>
> [www.cbsnews.com]
> n-video-propane-railroad-track-delaware/


The 500-pound propane tank was mounted on a railcar, and around 12:30 p.m. a malfunction occurred during the heating process of the tracks, which sparked a fire and then the tank exploded.

Fire crews found the maintenance railcar vehicle engulfed in flames, as well as multiple brush fires in the area.

"The explosion happened right beside the church here," said John Grimsley, the pastor at Refuge Nation Church.

Several windows were blown out at the church, which sits right next to the train tracks. Part of the roof in the sanctuary and in the church's recording studio came down.

"We're probably not going to be having service here for a few Sundays, but thank God everybody is ok," Grimsley said.

Fire officials say at least five homes were damaged, as well as multiple businesses.