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Many Torrington residents who heard the large explosion took to social media in an effort to determine the source Wednesday night.

Police say their injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.

Give bears and wolves at least 100 yards of space.

Officials say the man encountered a female grizzly bear with yearling offspring.

Once Smith was out of the area, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department began investigating the scene.

The wreck occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday in the 4000 Block of Grand Avenue.

Poplar street was blocked on the south side of Wyoming Boulevard while police investigated and worked to clear the scene.

Eastbound traffic on First Street was briefly blocked as police and the Casper Fire-EMS Department responded.

The incident remains under investigation.

Rob Piotter, owner of the soda fountain, said he was inside cleaning floors when he felt the building shake shortly before 11 a.m.

One person was taken to the Wyoming Medical Center for treatment, and he was conscious and alert.

Police have not identified the person who was injured.