The explosion happened Friday afternoon in Beebe, Arkansas, according to KATV.
In a video, the driver can be seen standing next to the flames the moment the tank exploded.
The Beebe Police Department said an employee noticed a 100 pound propane tank releasing air and gas. The employee told the driver, who went to shut off the valve when the truck caught fire.
The driver was taken to a local hospital, but his injuries are unknown.
The Beebe Fire Department said there was damage to both the outside and inside of the fast food restaurant.
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