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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.
A woman's decision to smoke a cigarette inside a Dodge Charger led to an explosion that destroyed the car, caused a significant portion of her home to burn down, and left her with third-degree burns. The explosion occurred because a propane tank was being stored in the back seat with the windows rolled up.
On June 14, Minneapolis recorded its worst air quality day ever with an AQI reading of 243, equivalent to smoking 8.8 cigarettes in a day. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued 19 air quality alerts across the state since mid-May, with seven ozone alerts, the most ever in the state. The increase in cars on the road and wildfire smoke from Canada are contributing factors to the poor air quality. Minnesotans are advised to limit their time outdoors and wear an N95 mask on days with pervasive wildfire smoke.