Explosion, fire wakes town of O’Neill, NE Monday morning

O'NEILL, Neb. (KTIV) - A two-story building exploded, causing a massive fire Monday morning in the town of O'Neill, Nebraska.

According to KBRX Radio , the St. Patrick's Parish Center, a two-story building on the campus of St. Mary's School, exploded just before 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

The fire was under control within an hour, but at times, KBRX Radio said, flames were 50-60 feet high.

Classes have been canceled at St. Mary's Elementary and High School.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

A temporary, modified Emergency Room is being set up at the O'Neill Community Center as Avera St. Anthony's Hospital assesses the damage to its facilities from the explosion. The hospital is across the street from the Parish Center.

KTIV has a crew on the way and will have more on KTIV.com.