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OAITW r.2.0

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1. For sure the hot water tank did not create that explosive event. Unless it was gas operated....

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Tue Aug 15, 2023, 09:50 PM

Aug 2023

I have to tell you, that was the most explosive event I've seen outside bombings. The amount of gas was such that, why did Dad and son get out? Very weird situation, IMHO.

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Plum, PA House Explosion, Homeowners Having Hot Water Tank Issues Before Deadly Blast, East of Pgh [View all] appalachiablue Aug 2023 OP

For sure the hot water tank did not create that explosive event. Unless it was gas operated.... OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2023 #1

The article says that no gas leaks were found. usonian Aug 2023 #2

Yes, very troubling and tragic.. We'll learn more in time.. appalachiablue Aug 2023 #4

I think the article states there were no leaks outside the home - in the lines that feed Probatim Aug 2023 #12

Horrible, I need to talk to friends in Pgh. Maybe irrelevant but, added to 1st article posted above: appalachiablue Aug 2023 #3

Oh boy....that is truly something for Pennsylvanians to ponder. OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2023 #5

That's VERY worrisome. usonian Aug 2023 #6

Never had gas....never wanted it. OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2023 #7

New England had oil. Or gas. usonian Aug 2023 #8

I am pretty much self efficient with solar. (1 person) ...but I pay Central Maine Power $20.00/mo OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2023 #9

I just handed PG&E $300 for a heat wave month. usonian Aug 2023 #10

This wasn't the only home that blew up in the immediate area either. BlueIn_W_Pa Aug 2023 #11

Wow, that's scary, thanks for posting. appalachiablue Aug 2023 #13

Yeah, no ... there might be a little bit of deflection here FakeNoose Aug 2023 #14