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Massive pipeline explosion kills one in Kentucky

A massive pipeline explosion Wednesday night killed at least one person in Kentucky. Flames shot hundreds of feet into the night sky southwest of Lexington. The fire destroyed several homes and five other people were taken to the hospital. Residents who live within a mile radius of the explosion were evacuated. Emergency officials say it was caused by a ruptured gas line.
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