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Yahoo
6 days ago
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Propane tank explosion closes taco stand and grocery store in Lenoir
LENOIR, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A propane tank explosion rocked a small shopping area in Lenoir on Tuesday afternoon, damaging buildings and forcing the temporary closure of a popular taco stand and a nearby Mexican grocery store. The Lenoir Fire Department responded to the scene at 1354 Norwood Street SW around 3:15 p.m. after two propane tanks exploded behind Taqueria El Tio Rico. The explosion caused a fire and significant structural damage to the area. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. While the taco stand itself was not directly hit, the blast caused interior and exterior damage to the building it operates from. The nearby small grocery store also sustained damage, prompting both businesses to close temporarily. Officials confirmed the cause of the explosion is still under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
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Explosion behind Lenoir restaurant causes extensive damage
No one was hurt Tuesday afternoon after an explosion behind a Mexican restaurant in Lenoir, officials said. Lenoir police rescue human trafficking victim from apartment The explosion on Norwood Street SW caused extensive damage and nearby neighbors said it shook their homes. Channel 9 viewers, including Ken Bailey, sent photos of the fire behind the Taqueria El Tio Rico. The owner said there was damage to the restaurant after the fire and explosion near a storage area in the back. A tank landed across Connelly Springs Road and damaged fencing around the building. There were workers there but fortunately none of them were hurt. 'Because of the flames and intense heat, some of the firefighters were checked out after the fire was brought under control,' said Lenoir Fire Chief Norman Staines. The natural gas company also was at the scene. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. No additional details have been made available. This is a developing story. Check back with for updates. VIDEO: Witnesses say truck was shot at by motorcyclists
