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Air Force Academy fire fueled by propane tanks

Air Force Academy fire fueled by propane tanks
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A fire at the Air Force Academy on Thursday morning was fueled by propane tanks. Firefighters from Colorado Springs worked with hazmat crews to contain the fire. 

Two propane tanks, each weighing 1,000 pounds, fueled the fire. 

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Colorado Springs Fire Department

The hazmat team called in specializes in fighting those types of fires. What led up to Thursday's fire is being investigated. 

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