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 were canceled at St. Mary’s Elementary and High School.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

A temporary, modified care center is being set up at the O’Neill Community Center as Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital was damaged during the explosion.

The hospital’s Facebook page says no patients or employees reported major injuries because of the explosion but the building did have window and door damage. The hospital says it is closed for Monday and patients are being diverted to other facilities in the area.

“If you are having a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911. The hospital may be reached by calling 402-336-2611 and pressing 0, but please note that any calls during this emergency situation should be for urgent needs. All other phone number options are currently unavailable,” stated the hospital on Facebook.

KTIV has a crew at the scene getting more information. This article will be updated as the story develops.

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