Allentown, Pennsylvania, Neighborhood Rocked by Deadly Gas Explosion

Gerald · 02-10-11, 05:38 PM

A natural gas explosion and fire in Allentown, Pa., claimed the lives of at least five people, including a 4-month-old child, and 79-year-old. Investigators say there are still two people missing.

Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski told reporters today, "This has been a very difficult, rough, 12 hour-period for the victims of this tragedy and their families. Their lives have been turned upside-down. Our thoughts, our prayers go out to the families affected by this horrible tragedy, especially the families of those who lost loved ones."

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/02/10...est=latestnews

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Note: Published February 10, 2011

Tchocky · 02-10-11, 05:39 PM

Well, Tak's posting merrily away

Gerald · 02-10-11, 05:40 PM

Takeda Shingen · 02-10-11, 05:43 PM

Oh, I didn't even hear the explosion, but I live about 15 miles outside of the city. I'm upwind, so I didn't smell anything either. Sorry I don't have a more exciting story than that.

It's all over the news here, obviously. Very sad about the missing and the dead.

Gerald · 02-10-11, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Oh, I didn't even hear the explosion, but I live about 15 miles outside of the city. I'm upwind, so I didn't smell anything either. Sorry I don't have a more exciting story than that.

It's all over the news here, obviously. Very sad about the missing and the dead.

But your loved ones and relatives are ok?

Takeda Shingen · 02-10-11, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

But your loved ones and relatives are ok?

Oh, they're fine. The rest of my family lives in New Jersey, Maine, Maryland and Texas. I'm the only one that lives anywhere near Allentown. My wife works at a local hospital, but she had no problems today.

02-10-11, 05:38 PM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Allentown, Pennsylvania, Neighborhood Rocked by Deadly Gas Explosion A natural gas explosion and fire in Allentown, Pa., claimed the lives of at least five people, including a 4-month-old child, and 79-year-old. Investigators say there are still two people missing. Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski told reporters today, "This has been a very difficult, rough, 12 hour-period for the victims of this tragedy and their families. Their lives have been turned upside-down. Our thoughts, our prayers go out to the families affected by this horrible tragedy, especially the families of those who lost loved ones." http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/02/10...est=latestnews http://video.foxnews.com/v/4532840/d...nsylvania-city Note: Published February 10, 2011 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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02-10-11, 05:43 PM	#4
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Oh, I didn't even hear the explosion, but I live about 15 miles outside of the city. I'm upwind, so I didn't smell anything either. Sorry I don't have a more exciting story than that. It's all over the news here, obviously. Very sad about the missing and the dead.