Explosion demolishes St. Patrick's Parish Center in O'Neill

Whether the luck of the Irish was with them or if a divine power intervened, emergency personnel are thankful no injuries were reported in an explosion that rocked O'Neill before sunrise on Monday.

At approximately 5:55 a.m., an explosion occurred in the St. Patrick's Parish Center.

Initial reports of liquid oxygen tanks exploding were debunked by Terry Miles of the O'Neill Fire Department, who reported where the fire originated.

Following the explosion, KBRX Radio owner Scott Poese reported flames as high as 50 to 60 feet were visible shortly after the blast occurred.

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