Posted on 08/10/2022 5:05:04 PM PDT by RummyChick
Security footage captured the moment a massive house explosion killed three people and damaged at least 39 homes in the southern Indiana city of Evansville.
The blast was reported around 1 p.m. on Wednesday and had a 100-foot radius, Evansville Fire Department Chief Mike Connelly said. Police have shut down North Weinbach Avenue, where the explosion occurred, along with neighboring streets that could be seen strewn with debris.
A total of 39 houses were damaged by the explosion, but Connelly said the department has not confirmed how many of the houses were occupied when the explosion happened because 'some were too unstable to enter.'
'Debris is strewn over a 100-foot radius,' including 'typical construction materials' such as wooden boards, window glass and insulation, Connelly said.
Authorities are continuing their search of area, but Connelly warned there could be more victims.
The identities of the people who died would not be released until the next of kin has been notified, Dave Anson, chief deputy coroner for Vanderburgh County, told The Associated Press.
The cause of the explosion has not been determined, but the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating.
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Yes. In your comment #30, that image looks like several of the gas explosions we’ve seen in the news over the years. Thanks!
I agree, you can see the precursor flash at or near ground level and the pressure wave goes up in the air shaped by the the basement.
Was it “Taco Tuesday” in the neighborhood?
“The gas company has to shut off the mains when a leak causes an explosion”
No they don’t. In a situation like this they run the tapper down on the service tee, then cut/cap the service with a steel locking cap (if steel service line) or a Deadman if it’s a HDPE (plastic) line.
IF it was an explosion on the main itself, then they shut the main off.
If it was a leak on the main, and the gas migrated to the house, there still isn’t a need to shut off the main. The gas company can catch it hot (blowing gas) or they can set up a bypass with stopper fittings to make the repairs. This all depends on pressures, pipe size, crew resources, company SOP, etc.
Couple had a regular table at the local flea market and the husband is a volunteer with the high school team managing video, etc...
Wonder what all they sold at the flea market.
Gas company reportedly said no evidence of gas.
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