POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Massive flames scratched the sky after several propane tanks exploded in Pompano Beach.
The call for this fire came out just before 6:30a.m. Friday morning.
A large presence from Pompano Beach Fire Rescue reported to the calls at the Broward County Hazardous Waste drop off site near the area of 2780 North Powerline Road where dozens of propane tanks were reported to have exploded.
Cellphone video shared with 7News showcased the initial explosion and new surveillance footage captured the explosive moments where dozens of propane tanks can be seen and heard exploding from a nearby business.
“This is gas over there! Yeah, watch, this is gas! Yeah, this is gas over here!” Witnesses can be heard saying in the surveillance footage.
“The explosions are getting worse now, it’s actually catching on to a lot of different things, and there are more things starting to explode,” said a 911 caller.
According to officials it was a tough takedown, as the intense heat and threat of further explosions posed a serious risk to multiple nearby hazardous material storage units.
The aftermath showcased the charred propane tanks and the debris scattered as a result, as firefighters continued to monitor for hotspots at a distance.
Thanks to the quick actions of first responders the fire was eventually put out and nobody was injured in the process.
Officials say that the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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