Officers say propane tanks exploded while they were investigating an out of control brush fire.

Residents near the area said the explosion shook their homes so violently it made pictures fall off the wall. Luckily, the driver is okay.

A minivan exploded on a busy road in Burke on Thursday morning, leaving a woman hurt and shaking homes nearby. Investigators believe a propane tank in the van had a small leak and that when the driver went to light a cigarette,

Looking at the wreckage, it's nothing short of a miracle that the Chrysler driver escaped with just minor burns.

Authorities said the fire was especially concerning because it was close to the interstate and nearby apartments.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: NBC4 Washington/YouTube. What started as just another morning drive in Burke, Virginia, flipped into chaos when a woman lit a cigarette in her minivan, accidentally setting ...