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local21 hours ago•2 min saved

Propane line cut and grinder ignition blamed for Annapolis house explosion

Investigators say a propane line was inadvertently cut during HVAC work, allowing gas to accumulate inside the Annapolis home; a metal grinder then sparked ignition, causing a fatal explosion that killed 76-year-old Linda Synowczynski and left a man seriously injured; the propane company did not contribute to the incident. Officials urge proper gas-handling by professionals and safety precautions if gas is suspected, noting the explosion was accidental and not propane company fault.

via WBAL-TV|

#annapolis #explosion #gas-leak

world27 days ago•17 min saved

Kumamoto Quake Triggers Mall Collapse as Rescue Efforts Intensify

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing the Aeon Mall Kumamoto to partially collapse and killing at least 13 people with many others missing or trapped; authorities suspect a gas leak linked to the explosion, and thousands of rescuers, including about 3,600 military personnel, are working amid power outages and disruptions to transport while investigations into the cause continue.

via CNN|

#aeon-mall-kumamoto #earthquake #gas-leak

local2 months ago•4 min saved

Dallas blast attorney points finger at drilling company for deadly gas leak

Two days after the Clyde Apartments blast in Oak Cliff killed at least three people, including a child, the complex’s attorney says Barba Drilling’s truck was at ground zero when the gas leak occurred. Atmos Energy faces a separate lawsuit alleging it ignored warning signs, while investigators continue to piece together what happened as residents seek housing and support.

via CBS News|

#atmos-energy #barba-drilling #clyde-apartments

environment3 months ago•6 min saved

Carpinteria offshore rig fire prompts 26 evacuations; no immediate environmental threat

A fire broke out on the inactive Platform Habitat offshore oil rig near Carpinteria, prompting the evacuation of 26 workers (two with minor injuries) after a gas leak sparked the blaze. Crews closed a safety valve, the fire was contained by around 11 a.m., and authorities established a 1,000-yard perimeter. Officials said there is no immediate threat to the environment or public as the platform—currently being decommissioned—undergoes safety checks.

via Los Angeles Times|

#carpinteria #environment #evacuation

world6 months ago•5 min saved

Gas-leak tragedy at Plateau mine leaves dozens dead in Nigeria

A suspected carbon monoxide leak at a Solid Unity Nigeria Ltd lead‑and‑zinc mine in Plateau State, Nigeria, killed about 33–37 miners and left more than 20 others injured or rescued as dawn shift ended; the site was sealed and investigations began amid security concerns in the region.

via BBC|

#carbon-monoxide #gas-leak #mining

world6 months ago•31 min saved

Gas-leak blast tears through Bandar Abbas building, Iran reports casualties

A gas-leak explosion ripped through a nine-story building in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a four-year-old girl and injuring 14 others; authorities evacuated residents as emergency crews responded, with Tasnim citing a gas leak as the cause. U.S. and Israeli officials said the blast was not linked to any military action, and investigators continue amid regional tensions.

via Yahoo News Singapore|

#bandar-abbas #blast #casualties

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Bandar Abbas blast tees up Iran's Strait of Hormuz navy drills

An apartment-building explosion in Bandar Abbas killed a 4-year-old and injured at least 14, with local media blaming a gas leak, as Iran prepared for a naval drill in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.

via CBS News|

#bandar-abbas #blast #gas-leak

local-news7 months ago•2 min saved

Lawsuits Filed Over Deadly Bristol Nursing Home Explosion

Four people injured in a Pennsylvania nursing home explosion are suing the facility and a natural gas utility, alleging negligence in failing to address a gas leak that led to the blast, which resulted in one death and multiple injuries.

via ABC News|

#gas-leak #injuries #lawsuit

local-news7 months ago•2 min saved

Heavy Rains Likely Caused Castaic Gas Line Break and Highway Closure

A natural gas pipeline in Castaic was likely ruptured due to significant land movement, which was linked to previous landslides in the area. The incident caused a major gas leak and freeway shutdowns, but the leak was contained and there is no health risk reported.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#castaic #gas-leak #land-movement

local-news8 months ago•2 min saved

Major Highway Closures in Castaic and Los Angeles Due to Gas Leaks and Natural Disasters

The 5 Freeway in Castaic reopened after a natural gas leak from a major pipeline caused hours of closure, traffic delays, and a shelter-in-place order for nearby communities. The leak was safely contained, with no injuries reported, and investigations into the cause, possibly related to recent land movement, are ongoing.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#5-freeway #castaic #gas-leak

local-news8 months ago•2 min saved

Gas Leak and Explosion Near Castaic Leads to Freeway Closure and Shelter Orders

A gas leak from a ruptured 34-inch pipeline in Castaic, Los Angeles County, led to a shelter-in-place order affecting nearly 15,000 residents and the temporary closure of a major highway, causing significant traffic delays. No injuries or explosions were reported, and authorities continue to investigate the cause of the leak.

via ABC News|

#emergency-response #gas-leak #i-5-highway-closure

local-news8 months ago•2 min saved

Gas Explosion in Castaic Leads to 5 Freeway Closure and Shelter Orders

A natural gas line rupture in Castaic led to a significant explosion, prompting a nearly four-hour closure of the 5 Freeway and a shelter-in-place order for residents, with no injuries reported. The incident caused traffic chaos and a gas smell detected miles away, but the leak was eventually contained and the freeway reopened.

via Los Angeles Times|

#castaic #freeway-closure #gas-leak

local-news8 months ago•3 min saved

Gas Line Explosion Closes 5 Freeway and Triggers Shelter in Castaic

A gas line rupture near Castaic on the 5 Freeway caused a major shutdown, a loud explosion, and a shelter-in-place order for 14,000 residents, but roads have since reopened and no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause, with significant land movement observed near the site.

via KTLA|

#5-freeway #castaic #gas-leak

local-news8 months ago•2 min saved

Tragic Nursing Home Explosion in Pennsylvania Kills Two and Injures Many

A gas explosion at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, caused a fire that resulted in the deaths of one resident and one employee, injured 20 others, and led to a partial building collapse. The incident is under investigation, with preliminary beliefs pointing to a gas leak in the facility's basement, and first responders are credited with saving lives through quick action.

via ABC News|

#explosion #fire #gas-leak

world8 months ago•3 min saved

Tragic Explosion at Pennsylvania Nursing Home Claims Two Lives and Injures Many

A deadly explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home caused by a suspected gas leak resulted in one resident and one employee death, multiple injuries, and extensive structural damage, prompting a large-scale rescue and investigation effort.

via PBS|

#gas-leak #investigation #nursing-home-explosion