Propane Tank May Have Exploded In Sheridan County.

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of an explosion in Sheridan County.

The Big Horn Fire Department says sometime on Sunday (April 2nd) crews responded to a call regarding an explosion and fire.

Investigators say they suspect a home propane tank was involved in the explosion.

The outdoor, above ground tank was covered in approximately 8-to-10 feet of snow.

Buried propane lines, tanks, and regulators are an imminent threat to life and property. 

To mitigate any threat, gas lines, regulators and tanks must be cleared of snow and ice from the tank to the location the line enters the home. 

All gas lines, natural or propane, and regulators must be cleared of snow and ice to allow first responders to secure those lines if a gas leak is detected. 

Ice and snow can also damage the regulators, lines and valves resulting in a gas leak and/or explosion. 

If you smell gas, immediately leave the area, call 911, do not operate any lights or appliances and do not return until it is deemed safe to do so.