Posted on 11/08/2004 8:45:39 PM PST by Ptarmigan
11/08/04 - HOUSTON) — An explosion and fire today in southeast Houston injured at least four people in a case allegedly linked to the theft of natural gas.
Investigators say a firefighter and three residents suffered burns during the predawn blaze.
All four victims were taken to Houston hospitals.
Neighbors told investigators they heard a loud explosion at a two-story townhouse.
Fire officials told the Houston Chronicle that the townhome had no natural gas account and the meter at the site allegedly was stolen from a nearby vacant home.
Authorities say a neighboring townhouse also was damaged during the fire.
Oops, they forgot to steal the rubber washers that seal the meter connections.
why the heck does one steal natural gas?
Well you see here my brother in law why he's a plumber yall see and he can rig up somethin from that ole house and we bring it into our house fer free....
Heat, hot water, cooking.
"Well you see here my brother in law why he's a plumber yall see and he can rig up somethin from that ole house and we bring it into our house fer free...."
OR: Bien usted ve aquí mi hermano en la ley por qué él es un yall de plomero ve y él puede aparejar arriba somethin de esa casa de ole y nosotros lo traemos en nuestro fer de casa liberta. ...
LOL
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