Blaze in Illinois Factory Routs 300 From Homes
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O'FALLON, Ill. — Flames more than 100 feet high engulfed a manufacturing complex containing tanks of hydrogen and propane, forcing the evacuation of at least 300 people. No injuries were reported in the Saturday blaze, and the evacuees were allowed to return to their homes four hours later, officials said Sunday.
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