The Weir Fire Department had a busy Monday night

WEIR, Miss. (WCBI)-

The Weir Fire Department had a busy Monday night.

The department was called out around 9:45 to a home on Highway 413 for a reported explosion and fire.

The building was engulfed in flames.

Crews worked diligently for hours and reportedly used 15 thousand gallons of water to get the fire under control.

It is believed the explosion was caused by oxygen bottles that ignited in the fire.

French Camp Fire Department helped shuttle water tot he scene. Pafford EMS and 4 County Electric Power Association also responded.

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