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Firefighters: Van Explodes While Woman Sniffs Propane
NewsNet5 ^ | November 11, 2004 | Associated Press

Posted on 11/11/2004 12:45:41 PM PST by 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.


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To: flashbunny
"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? :~)

21 posted on 11/11/2004 12:50:36 PM PST by elizabetty
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To: kx9088
"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?

22 posted on 11/11/2004 12:50:43 PM PST by Jersey Republican Biker Chick (Never play leapfrog with a unicorn!)
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To: PoliticalInsider
His wife, Tammy Rohrig, was taken to Aultman Hospital and was listed in satisfactory condition --but stupid.
23 posted on 11/11/2004 12:51:00 PM PST by atomicpossum (I am the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to me.)
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To: PoliticalInsider; hchutch; mhking; rdb3; Pukin Dog; Long Cut
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!

24 posted on 11/11/2004 12:51:00 PM PST by Poohbah (Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of their women!)
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To: PoliticalInsider

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


25 posted on 11/11/2004 12:51:24 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer (The democRATS are near the tipping point.)
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To: mountaineer

Mere inches.


26 posted on 11/11/2004 12:51:50 PM PST by international american (GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS! LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!)
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
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.

27 posted on 11/11/2004 12:53:09 PM PST by CFW
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To: PoliticalInsider
I cannot condone the use of such a noble gas in that manner. Image Hosted by ImageShack.us
28 posted on 11/11/2004 12:53:31 PM PST by cripplecreek (Greetings from Militiagan.)
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
Don't you have to die to get a Darwin award?

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

29 posted on 11/11/2004 12:53:47 PM PST by xJones
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To: mountaineer; PoliticalInsider
Speaking of Darwin Awards, check out the title my local news gave this story:

Man's Cigarette Triggers Propane Being Sniffed By Wife

30 posted on 11/11/2004 12:53:50 PM PST by flutters (God Bless The USA)
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To: CFW

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


31 posted on 11/11/2004 12:54:43 PM PST by Jersey Republican Biker Chick (Never play leapfrog with a unicorn!)
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To: PoliticalInsider

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


32 posted on 11/11/2004 12:54:48 PM PST by trebb (Ain't God good . . .)
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To: PoliticalInsider
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!
33 posted on 11/11/2004 12:56:44 PM PST by konaice
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick

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


34 posted on 11/11/2004 12:56:55 PM PST by kx9088
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To: Gingersnap
Paging Hank Hill, paging Hank Hill.
35 posted on 11/11/2004 12:58:02 PM PST by Ukiapah Heep (Shoes for Industry!)
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To: elizabetty

Lit

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


36 posted on 11/11/2004 12:58:09 PM PST by flashbunny (Every thought that enters my head requires its own vanity thread.)
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To: flashbunny
"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.
37 posted on 11/11/2004 12:59:06 PM PST by drjimmy
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To: flashbunny
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.

38 posted on 11/11/2004 1:01:05 PM PST by TC Rider (The United States Constitution © 1791. All Rights Reserved.)
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To: PoliticalInsider

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


39 posted on 11/11/2004 1:02:07 PM PST by GreenLanternCorps (I'm Pink, therefore I'm Spam.)
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To: theFIRMbss

then there is always white out!


40 posted on 11/11/2004 1:02:32 PM PST by finallyatexan
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