A search and rescue effort is underway for more potential victims after a flash flood in southern Arizona took at least four lives and unleashed 1000 potentially dangerous propane tanks into the surging waters.

The city of Globe, a town of about 7,000 residents located 80 miles east of Phoenix, saw 2.5 inches of rainfall within 24 hours.

Some flash flooding also impacted some parts of the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale.

“Historic Downtown Globe is currently unsafe, with compromised buildings as well as hazardous chemicals and debris, including propane tanks,” the City of Globe warned, according to numerous news outlets. “For your safety, please stay out of the area until further notice.”

Officials said that the propane tanks were a serious concern due to their ability to explode.

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