Several homes in the area were damaged, including shattered windows and broken doors.
Photos show significant damage to Watson Grinding & Manufacturing, the site of the explosion.
Scroll below to view photos of the damage to the business and surrounding homes.
Damage at the site of the explosion:
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Damage to homes and businesses in the area:
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A Twitter user took to the social media platform to share the damage to his home caused by the explosion.