Man's Cigarette Ignites SUV Explosion in LA Parking Lot
TL;DR
An SUV exploded in a Van Nuys parking lot after the driver lit a cigarette near propane canisters stored inside. The man, who was living in the vehicle, survived with minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. The explosion caused significant damage to the SUV and was heard several blocks away. The LAPD closed the parking lot for investigation.
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