NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — A fire is under investigation that happened at a home in New Bedford on Sunday morning.

Around 10 a.m., crews were called to a home on Ludlow St. for a report of fire coming from the building.

When they arrived on scene, they found heavy fire coming from the home.

According to District Chief Dave Cooper, the cause of the fire may have been a propane tank that exploded.

Right now, the house is unlivable, but not a total loss. The garage of the home was destroyed.

A man inside the home was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital with what is believed to be minor burns. There were no injuries to any firefighters.

The Red Cross is assisting those affected by this fire.

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