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Explosive fire reported at metro Atlanta propane gas business

Details are still developing.

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. -- The sounds of explosions led firefighters from a metro Atlanta county to a massive fire late Thursday.

Douglas County firefighters responded to the fire at Blossman Propane Gas around 8:30 p.m. after residents reported hearing the loud noises.

Video taken by resident David Smith captured a few of those explosions form a distance. His video also showed a towering column of smoke and fire in the distance.

According to the Douglasville Police Department, this fire happened off of Highway 5 just south of Highway 78. County spokesperson Rick Martin said there was currently no report of injuries as fire crews continue working to get the fire under control.

In the meantime, officials have the area closed a portion of roadway between Highway 78 and Gurley Road. They're also urging people to avoid the area and have evacuated a small portion of the immediate area near the fire itself.

The view from Hunter Park off Gurley Road showed flames leaping into the air above the tree line .

11Alive has a crew on the way to the scene and is working to gather details.

PHOTOS | Douglasville propane explosion

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