Texas Firefighters Struggle to Find Working Hydrant

Jan. 18, 2008

OAK CLIFF, Texas --

Several people were forced from their homes after propane tanks exploded during a home fire Friday morning.

Firefighters arrived at the fire at about 3 a.m. in the 9600 block of Beckley View Avenue in South Oak Cliff, but had some trouble finding a fire hydrant with enough water pressure. They had to call in additional crews.

Firefighters were able to prevent the spread of the fire to nearby houses, but residents were evacuated anyway.

Investigators said the cause of the fire might be electrical, but they are still looking into it.

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