West Georgia family lost home, all their belongings in propane explosion

TALLAPOOSA, Ga. — A Haralson County family lost their home in a propane explosion and friends have organized a GoFundMe campaign to help them.

On Wednesday, Feb. 21 shortly before 10 p.m., a gas explosion destroyed their home on US Highway 78 in Tallapoosa.

The four family members inside the home suffered minor injuries.

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An investigation into the cause of the explosion is being conducted by the Haralson County Fire Department and the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office.

The house was a total loss and the fire destroyed all of their belongings.

As of Sunday evening, over $1,600 of the $5,000 goal has been raised on the GoFundMe campaign set up to benefit the victims.

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