Inside the tent, fire crews found seven 25\u002Dpound propane tanks and one 100\u002Dpound propane tank, which was in the middle of the fire with the pressure release valve open, actively releasing propane
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The explosion, which happened around 7 p.m. near the intersection of Hastings and Main Streets, was caught on surveillance footage and posted to YouTube by user Scott Gilbert.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
A third, fourth and fifth explosion happen around a minute later, as a Vancouver police car pulls up to the scene.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
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