LEXINGTON, Ky. (WHAS11) -- The cause of an accidental explosion in Lexington at a UPS maintenance facility was released by the fire department.
Investigators with the Lexington Fire Department said a spark from a propane torch ignited a leaky tank on Wednesday. It contained a chemical often used as a fuel.
The explosion hurt eight people, including a UPS driver and the operator of the torch, and damaged the building.
None of the tanks exploded, but the blast was felt in nearby Lexington neighborhoods.
