The explosion happened late Wednesday night. Included among the casualties was a 4 month old infant, a 16 year old girl and a 70 year old couple. And while 8 homes were leveled, 48 homes and 10 businesses were damaged. Utility workers had inspected the lines just the day before but hadn't detected any leaks. The lines in question were installed back in 1928.
"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little."
The influx of natural gas companies to the area is raising great concern to those who know and love the beautiful mountains of northern PA and the greater southern tier. In the vein of "information is power," this site is a dedicated source of information and a place to exchange & share ideas, knowledge and concerns.
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Allentown explosion kills 5, levels 8 homes.
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