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Body found after gas station explosion identified

The body of a man found at a vacant gas station after it exploded caught fire Sunday was identified as Brandon Davis, 26, according to the Clark County coroner's office.

Davis' body was discovered Monday by fire investigators searching the debris. The station, located near Craig and Pecos roads, had recently gone out of business, North Las Vegas police said.

It wasn't immediately clear why Davis was inside the business at the time of the explosion. Cause of death was pending as of Friday.

Contact reporter Mike Blasky at mblasky@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0283.

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