Propane Tank Explosion [updated]

Update: The StarTribune is reporting that the person killed was Ryan Samuelson, 17, a senior at Waconia High School. Also, a video was added below.

A propane take exploded June 10th at the Waconia Farm Store. Kare11 & KSTP are reporting that one person has been killed.

KSTP.com reports:

The incident happened at the Waconia Farm Supply, located at 801 Highway 284, shortly before 5 p.m. Several fire departments responded to help battle the fire that broke out afterwards.

Authorities say the victim was filling propane tanks when they exploded. The name of the victim has not been released.

According to OSHA records, Waconia Farm Supply was cited in February for two violations involving compressed gas.

Here are a few photos taken after the explosion.

Waconia Propane Explosion

Waconia Propane Explosion

Click though to see larger photos.

Here is a video of the scene taken from a cell phone:

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