Oxygen tank explodes after dance recital in Clay County

Witness says tank connected to child exploded, caught fire

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – The Clay County Fire Rescue Department was called Saturday evening after an oxygen tank exploded causing a fire at the end of a dance recital at The Thrasher Horne Center off College Road.

Detectives said the oxygen tank was connected to a baby when it exploded as people were starting to leave the theater at the end of the show.

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There is no information available on the condition of the baby or any injuries. A witness told News4Jax that many parents were searching for their children after families were separated during the commotion.

Witnesses said the explosion happened around 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon, and it appeared most everyone got out safely.