BENNINGTON, Neb. (KMTV) — Firefighters with multiple Omaha metro departments were battling a large house fire in Bennington on Friday afternoon.
The departments responded to the area of North 172nd and Summit Streets.
Shortly after arrival, there were several large explosions that are believed to be caused by gas tanks and propane tanks, according to Chad Nixon with the Bennington Fire Department.
According to firefighters, no one was injured and several pets were saved.
The fire appears to be under control at this time but the roof and garage suffered a significant amount of damage, according to a 3 News Now photojournalist on the scene.
The American Red Cross is also on the scene to assist emergency personnel.
The cause of the fire is not known at this time.
Avoid the area of 172nd and Summit.
— Lt. Tim Owens (@DCSO_TJOwens) April 7, 2023
Bennington VFD, @irvingtonfire @OmahaFireDept Boys Town VFD on scene of a working house fire. *Please do not park on roads near the scene.* Fire apparatus are still responding to the area. pic.twitter.com/GIfBJpawr1
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