TACOMA, Wash. - An explosion at a foundry was caused when a propane tanker burst into flames, touching off a series of other blasts, authorities said.
The Saturday blast sent a massive fireball into the sky that could be seen miles from the Atlast Castings and Technology foundry.
The truck driver, who was seriously injured, was in critical condition at a hospital Sunday. Three others injured in the blast were released from hospitals, authorities said.
A highway that was shut down after the blasts reopened Sunday morning. Though the fire subsided by late Saturday, Transportation Department engineers had to wait until fire officials determined they could safely inspect bridge piers.
An electrical substation was damaged in the explosions, knocking out power to about 13,000 customers, said utility spokeswoman Chris Gleason. About 200 homes and businesses in the area remained without power Sunday.
The cause of the initial blast was still under investigation.
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