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accidentsdisasters2 years ago

"Devastating Gas Explosion Rocks Southeast D.C., Injures One and Forces Evacuation of Day Care"

Two gas explosions caused by a leaking natural gas leveled a convenience store and damaged buildings housing a day-care center and offices in Southeast D.C. Firefighters had evacuated the buildings less than 30 minutes before the blasts, possibly sparing 16 children in the day-care center from harm. One person was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. The explosions appeared to have happened after a vehicle struck a gas meter attached to one of the buildings during normal operations.

via The Washington Post|
#accidentsdisasters#building-collapse#day-care-center
accidents-and-disasters2 years ago

"Fort Worth Hotel Explosion: Injuries, Missing Person, and Police Response"

An explosion at the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Hotel in downtown Fort Worth has resulted in 20 reported injuries, with one person in critical condition and four seriously injured. The cause is suspected to be a natural gas leak, though not yet confirmed. The building has been evacuated, and a missing person has been located. The area has been blocked off, and authorities are investigating the incident.

via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|
#accidents-and-disasters#explosion#fort-worth
accidentsdisasters2 years ago

"NTSB Investigation Uncovers Natural Gas Leak as Cause of Deadly Pennsylvania Candy Factory Explosion"

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation into the explosion at a Pennsylvania candy factory in March, which killed seven people, revealed that natural gas was leaking from two service lines. The report found that a service tee installed in 1982 was leaking gas, and a smaller leak was found in a new service line installed in 2021. The NTSB noted that the 1982 service tee was located near other infrastructures and showed signs of corrosion and a crack. The investigation is ongoing, and the candy factory company, R.M. Palmer, is cooperating with authorities.

via CNN|
#accidentsdisasters#candy-factory-explosion#investigation
local2 years ago

Unusual sulfur smell prompts hundreds of 911 calls in NW Indiana.

A strong sulfur-like odor was reported across Northwest Indiana, originating from the vicinity of the oil refinery/steel mills located in Lake County. Several law enforcement agencies and fire departments have asked residents to not call 911 regarding the odor, explaining dispatch centers have been flooded with a number of calls. NIPSCO, the gas and electric utility for most of Northwest Indiana, said the smell was not gas-related and the source remains unknown. The Lake Station Fire Department encouraged anyone with asthma or breathing issues to stay indoors as a precaution.

via NBC Chicago|
#fire-department#local#natural-gas-leak
us2 years ago

Iowa Building Collapse: 8 Rescued, Search for Survivors Continues.

A six-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa partially collapsed on Sunday, prompting a search and rescue effort that resulted in the evacuation of more than a dozen people and the rescue of eight others. There were no reported deaths, but one man was taken to the hospital. The cause of the collapse is unknown, but firefighters discovered a large natural gas leak and a water leak at the building. Teams used dogs trained in cadaver detection and rescue to search through the rubble.

via The New York Times|
#building-collapse#davenport#iowa
us2 years ago

Partial apartment building collapse in downtown Davenport prompts search and rescue efforts.

A six-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa partially collapsed, with several people unaccounted for. Seven people were rescued and more than a dozen others were escorted out of the building. Specialized rescue teams have been called in to assist with the search of the debris. A large natural gas leak was found, and falling bricks were reported over the last week from repair work. The cause of the collapse is not yet known.

via CBS News|
#apartment-building-collapse#davenport#iowa
legal2 years ago

Lawsuit alleges chocolate factory ignored warning before fatal explosion.

The family of a worker who died in an explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania has filed a wrongful death suit against R.M. Palmer Co., alleging that the company ignored warnings of a natural gas leak. The lawsuit also names gas utility UGI. The explosion killed seven workers and injured several others. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but federal safety officials have confirmed that they are studying the role of a natural gas pipeline.

via ABC News|
#explosion#legal#natural-gas-leak
legal2 years ago

Chocolate Maker Ignored Gas Alert Before Explosion, Lawsuit Claims.

The family of a worker who died in an explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania has filed a wrongful death suit against R.M. Palmer Co., alleging that the company ignored warnings of a natural gas leak. The explosion killed seven workers and injured several others. Workers had reportedly smelled natural gas and notified Palmer, but the company did nothing. The lawsuit also names gas utility UGI. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the explosion.

via The Associated Press|
#explosion#legal#natural-gas-leak
environment2 years ago

Natural gas leaks cause chaos in Grand and Barry Counties.

A wellhead burst in Grand County, Utah, causing thousands of pounds of natural gas to leak out and forcing campers to evacuate. The sheriff's office evacuated a two-mile radius around the well and shut down the main road. The closure forced campers to stay and miss their flights back home. A specialized team from Texas is on-site to control the leak, and Rose Petroleum believes the well can be under control by late Monday. The safety concerns remain for the one-mile radius around the well.

via FOX 13 News Utah|
#environment#evacuation#grand-county
natural-disaster2 years ago

Tornadoes wreak havoc in Missouri and Mississippi.

A tornado touched down in Bollinger County, Missouri, causing structure damage, road blockage, and injuries. There is a strong smell of natural gas in the area, and crews have been able to fix the issue. Hundreds of customers are without power, and first responders and law enforcement are on the scene. The extent of the damage is difficult to determine due to darkness.

via KFVS|
#bollinger-county#damage#injuries