An explosion occurred at St. Patrick’s Parish Center on the St. Mary’s school property in O’Neill, Nebraska on Monday.
According to KBRX out of O’Neill, the explosion occurred shortly before 6 a.m.
The source of the explosion came from tanks on the west side of the parish and resulted in flames that were 50-60 feet high. Firefighters were able to have most of the flames under control within an hour.
Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital, which is located next to St. Patrick’s, did suffer damages on the east side of the building. However, they are reporting that there were no major injuries.
St. Anthony’s will be closed while damages are surveyed, but they have set up a modified emergency room at the O’Neill Community Center.
