Two injured by Athens industrial explosion

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The following was released today by ACCFD

Two employees were injured by an explosion involving oxygen tanks at the Reinicke Athens, Inc. facility located on Commerce Boulevard in Athens-Clarke County on Monday morning. Athens-Clarke County Fire Department units responded to reports of an explosion and arrived to find a large commercial structure with no visible fire.

According to information provided on scene, employees were attempting to locate the source of an oxygen leak when an explosion occurred, injuring two workers.

Fire officials stated the exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

Fire personnel provided medical care to the injured workers before they were transported by National EMS to a local hospital for further treatment. The extent of their injuries was not immediately available.

No fire resulted from the explosion, and no property damage was reported.