SUV explodes after man tries to light a cigarette near propane canisters
An SUV parked in a Van Nuys parking lot on Thursday night suddenly exploded after the driver lit a cigarette next to some propane canisters he stored inside.
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Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
An SUV parked in a Van Nuys parking lot on Thursday night suddenly exploded after the driver lit a cigarette next to some propane canisters he stored inside.
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