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1 man found dead after explosion, fire in Clayton County

By The Associated Press
Posted 6:48PM on Saturday 10th January 2015 ( 9 years ago )
FOREST PARK, Ga. (AP) Authorities are trying to determine the cause of an explosion and blaze that killed one man in Clayton County. <br /> <br /> Firefighters responding to a 911 call around 9 p.m. Friday found a building burning and collapsed. WSB-TV reports 50 firefighters worked five hours to control the blaze. Officials say the building may have been a mechanic shop. <br /> <br /> One man was found dead at the scene. <br /> <br /> Authorities said several acetylene tanks exploded inside the business. However, it remained unclear Saturday what started the fire. <br /> <br /> Crews spent hours looking through the debris overnight for any additional victims.

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