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Oxygen Tanks Blow Up in Roscommon County Fire

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A devastating fire left a man and his aunt homeless, Thursday Afternoon.

The fire sparked around 2 PM in Roscommon County's Denton Township.

Crews arrived to the scene quickly but weren't able to stop the fire from destroying the home and everything inside.

Oxygen tanks inside the home exploded -- there were more than 20 tanks inside, six blew up.

No one was hurt but they lost four cats and one dog in the fire.  The tenants are staying with neighbors with the red cross is helps them find a new place to live.

9&10's Ann Marie LaFlamme and photojournalist Joel Deaner were at the scene and they have the details.