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Date:         Thu, 3 Nov 1994 06:24:39 -0800 (PST)
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From:         David Garth <dgarth@cymbal.aix.calpoly.edu>
Subject:      Re: for campers: Propane Safety

> Does anyone have any first-hand knowledge of incidents where propane > caused a horrendous explosion? I think that the our schnozzes are > pretty good at detecting the rotten egg smell, so good that it's > pretty hard to stay where there's a big enough leak to cause an > explosion. >

YES! I was a TV journalist in the midwest and California for ten years, and I covered several terrible RV explosions and fires. Many deaths and terrible burns. It does happen! One time a guy opened the door of his camper and while entering turned on a light. His mangled remains were found about 50 yards from the camper.

Dave Garth


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