Investigators said the fire occurred at around 3:20 a.m. Thursday at a home on
Piney Woods Lane
.
Neighbors told WRAL that they heard two distinct explosions. When they went outside, they found pieces of a home scattered across several yards.
Much of the home's roof was blown off, and part of the garage landed across the street.
The couple inside the home was able to get out safely. Emergency crews treated them at the scene.
According to investigators, propane tanks located in the garage may have ignited, causing the explosion. The owner of the home could be cited for improperly storing the propane tanks, authorities said.
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