UPDATE: Explosion, fire reported in Van Buren County

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By SBT 24/7 News

Story Created: Apr 8, 2009 at 5:33 AM EST

Story Updated: Apr 8, 2009 at 9:21 AM EST

VAN BUREN COUNTY — Authorities say there were no injuries Wednesday morning when a home was destroyed by flames.

The fire was reported just after 4 a.m. in the 16500 block of 49th Street, county emergency dispatch said.

That’s northeast of Breedsville in the north-central part of the county.

A neighbor across the street reported hearing a loud explosion, then saw the house and garage on fire.

Authorities say the structures is a total loss.

Firefighters from several departments were called to assist the Columbia Township Fire Department.

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