Meth Lab May Have Caused Explosion At Keokuk Motel

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Story Created: Mar 10, 2010 at 7:42 AM CST

Story Updated: Mar 10, 2010 at 7:42 AM CST

KEOKUK, Iowa (AP) — Authorities believe a methamphetamine lab may have caused an explosion inside a motel room in Keokuk.

The blast happened early Sunday in a room at the Chief Motel.

Police Chief Tom Crew says officials don't know if anyone was hurt because the person who rented the room apparently fled the scene.

The motel was evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

Crew says the explosion seared a comforter and some blankets on the bed and blew off part of a soffit vent on the outside of the motel. Crew says there was smoke, but no fire when firefighters arrived.

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