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Category Archives: Explosion

Marengo Explosion, Seemingly Gas Fire

Posted on 06/11/2017 by Cal SkinnerJune 11, 2017
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It was before dawn on June 11th when my wife and I heard what we thought was thunder. Turns out it looks like a gas explosion in Marengo about fourteen miles away. ABC News reports that two homes were blown … Continue reading →

Posted in Explosion, Gas, Marengo, NICOR | 7 Replies

Pipeline Dangers

Posted on 02/12/2011 by Cal SkinnerFebruary 12, 2011
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Burning pipelines in Pennsylvania were featured on NBC-TV New tonight. That was the “hook.” Reference was made to the one that exploded in California because of faulty welds. The association of pipelines was quoted as saying they should last 100 … Continue reading →

Posted in Burn, Cary, Explosion, Pipeline | Leave a reply
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