Explosion destroys diesel shop

Shortly after 5 p.m. this evening emergency personnel were dispatched to an explosion and fire at S & M Diesel Service, 3585 W. 5000 North, Brigham City. Two men were injured, one man was severely burned and remains in critical condition. That man was taken by ambulance to Bear River Valley Hospital. The steel building suffered significant damage and is considered a total loss. Although the fire was put out, by the efforts of 25 firefighters from six stations. The explosion occurred when a welder made contact with a fuel tank.