UPDATE 9/16 9AM :
The Bayshore Fire Department tells Fox 4 the injured person is still in the hospital as of Tuesday, and will be for some time, with serious burn injuries.
They add, the structure was a storage container that is now completely destroyed.
Crews also confirmed through the State Fire Marshal that the fire was accidental.
ORIGINAL REPORT 9/15:
One person was airlifted to a hospital after a propane tank explosion in North Fort Myers on Nalle Grade Road, Saturday night.
Tice Fire Department confirmed they responded to calls about the explosion around 10:16 p.m. Crews said the propane tank was damaged by the homeowner, leading to the incident.
One occupant of the home was injured in the explosion and was airlifted to HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton for treatment, according to Tice crews.
The Bayshore Fire Department is investigating the incident.
