Must see video: Smoke explosion in Franklin, Ohio.

From The Secret List:

This morning in Franklin, Ohio (South of Dayton near I-75) a commercial "downtown" fire resulted in a smoke explosion – as well as multiple alarms. The run came in around 0730 and additional alarms were struck.

Franklin Firefighters and their mutual aid departments experienced a CLOSE CALL when there was a smoke explosion as companies were operating. Members operating in the area of the front door were not injured.

From Dayton Daily News:

Franklin Fire Chief Jonathan Westendorf said when crews arrived on scene, fire had engulfed all aspects and sides of the building. When units tried to make entry into the building, an explosion occurred, he said.

“There are no injuries and we intend to keep it that way,” Westendorf said.