Firefighters: Van Explodes While Woman Sniffs Propane

NewsNet5 ^ | November 11, 2004 | Associated Press

[PoliticalInsider]

CANTON, Ohio -- A woman was sniffing propane in the back of a van when her husband entered the van with a lighted cigarette, causing an explosion that ripped the roof off the vehicle.

Donald Rohrig was taken to Akron Children's Hospital and was listed in good condition. His wife, Tammy Rohrig, was taken to Aultman Hospital and was listed in satisfactory condition.

Firefighters said Tammy Rohrig had been sniffing propane in a van Tuesday evening when Donald Rohrig went out to look for her. Gordon Black of the Fire Prevention Bureau said Donald Rohrig went into the van with a lighted cigarette, causing it to explode.

The explosion caused a flash fire, which was contained to the van, according to the Fire Department.

Harry Cavitt, a retired firefighter who lives a half-mile away, said he had never seen anything like this before.

"It's just scary thinking about it," said neighbor Lillie Johnson, Cavitt's mother.

Firefighters were called out to the house in October for another propane-related situation. Officials said the house was full of a propane smell and had to be ventilated by the Fire Department.

[elizabetty]

"A woman was sniffing propane in the back of a van when her husband entered the van with a lighted cigarette" Do they teach english in journalism school?

Should it be "ignited cigarette? :~)

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

"I expect to see these 2 contending for a Darwin Award in by Christmas."

Don't you have to die to get a Darwin award?

[atomicpossum]

His wife, Tammy Rohrig, was taken to Aultman Hospital and was listed in satisfactory condition --but stupid.

[Poohbah]

A woman was sniffing propane in the back of a van when her husband entered the van with a lighted cigarette, causing an explosion that ripped the roof off the vehicle.

JUST DAMN!

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Jumpin' Jack Flash it's a Gas Gas Gas ....

[international american]

Mere inches.

[CFW]

Don't you have to die to get a Darwin award?

Yes..but they have several weeks until Christmas, don't count them out yet.

[cripplecreek]

I cannot condone the use of such a noble gas in that manner.

[xJones]

Don't you have to die to get a Darwin award?

Officially, yes, but there are honorable mentions, 'runners up'.

[flutters]

Speaking of Darwin Awards, check out the title my local news gave this story:

Man's Cigarette Triggers Propane Being Sniffed By Wife

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

That's true. Hopefully next time she'll find something less flammable, or make him quit smoking.

[trebb]

Hank Hill's going to have a conniption...

[konaice]

Firefighters were called out to the house in October for another propane-related situation.

Third time is a charm they say...
Propane: Gets your gene pool sparkeling clean!

[kx9088]

I think so, but that's why I'm giving them a month and a week ;)

[Ukiapah Heep]

Paging Hank Hill, paging Hank Hill.

[flashbunny]

Lit

Main Entry: lit
Pronunciation: 'lit
past and past participle of LIGHT

[drjimmy]

"A woman was sniffing propane in the back of a van when her husband entered the van with a lighted cigarette" Do they teach english in journalism school?

"Lighted" is a correct usage.

[TC Rider]

Do they teach english in journalism school?

Nope. English, grammar, etc have been dropped to allow time for Socialist Indoctrination, Queer Theory, Wymyn's History and Self Actualization.

Newspapers have fired all the Copy Editors and bought spell checkers.

It shows.

[GreenLanternCorps]

Okay, why was the husband taken to a CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL???

[finallyatexan]

then there is always white out!