Propane tank explosion at D.C. museum injures 1
Friday - 5/11/2012, 12:38pm ET
WASHINGTON - D.C. officials say a man was severely burned when a propane tank exploded at the National Building Museum.
The Washington Post reports a caterer's propane tank exploded Thursday and caused a flash fire inside the building about 6 p.m. The newspaper says http://bit.ly/IGfKOQone man was taken to a hospital with serious burns that could be life-threatening.
Further details weren't immediately released.
The National Building Museum, which is located a few blocks from the National Mall, tells the stories of architecture, engineering, and design. It has exhibitions and sponsors public programs and festivals.
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