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Natural gas plant explodes south of Austin
The Associated Press is reporting that a natural gas plant exploded this morning near Stairtown, about 40 miles south of Austin.
Flames flashed 400 feet into the air, but no injuries have been reported, the AP said. Fire officials in Lockhart, about 11 miles to the northeast, said the explosion was felt there.
The explosion happened about two miles behind the Prairie Lea School. KXAN-TV station has quoted school officials as saying everyone at the school is safe.
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