Jersey Man Killed, Brother Hurt in Gas Tank Explosion

A New Jersey man died and his brother was injured when a 2,000 gallon gasoline storage tank exploded as they tried to saw it open.

The underground tank was dug up from Donald Brodhecker's Washington Township property when the brothers decided to cut it open, according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. Officials believe sparks from the saw ignited vapors in the tank.

Donald Brodhecker, 50, suffered facial burns.

His 43-year-old brother, Michael, was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday.

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