Entries by Lauren

Grain Elevator Explosion in Brewster, MN Injures 1

A grain elevator explosion at New Vision Cooperative in Brewster, MN injured one person on Tuesday at around 5:40 P.M. Firefighters were already at the scene responding to the report of a grain silo fire that occurred on Monday morning, just before 10:00 AM. The explosion took place as firefighters were putting out the fire […]

Woman Dies in Luzerne County Propane Leak Explosion, 1 Still Missing

A woman died in a propane leak explosion that leveled her family’s home in Dorrance Township, PA. this morning. Her husband is still missing and her son was found injured. Officials say that two explosions took place at the home on the 2100 block of Alberdeen Road. The second blast occurred shortly after firefighters arrived […]

Burn Survivor Advocates for Colorado Oil and Gas Reform Bill

Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) signed a sweeping overhaul of oil and gas rules into law this week. The new legislation puts public safety and the environment first, rather than encouraging production. Senate Bill 181 comes into place two years after a house explosion caused by a gas leak in Firestone. Two years ago, Erin […]

Detroit Lakes Man Critically Injured in Fish House Gas Explosion

A Minnesota man is in critical condition after a fish house gas explosion in Moorhead. Michael Herzog remains hospitalized with second- and third-degree burn injuries on 90% of his body. The explosion happened around 8:00 AM on Sunday, March 17th, 2019. Neighbors called 911 when they heard the explosion in a Moorhead parking lot. Firefighters […]