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3 dead, 1 injured after explosion at Ohio business

HILLSBORO, Ohio — Three people are dead after an explosion at an Ohio business Tuesday.

Around 4 p.m. firefighters in Hillsboro were called to an explosion at Jimbo’s Auto Repair, according to our news partners at WCPO.

Four people were reported to be in the building when it exploded.

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One of those people was treated at taken to an area hospital.

Just after 8 p.m., fire officials confirmed to WCPO that three bodies were recovered from the building.

Video and photos sent to WCPO show billowing smoke and intense flames at the site.

We will continue to follow this story and update as new details become available.



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