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Posted: 11:36pm 10 Mar 2012

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Hi All

There has been some discussion on the dangers of gas explosions of late, I was telling a friend who had a leaky gas cylinder for his BBQ and he wasn't aware of the dangers of gas explosions.
The following may show those who don't think it is an issue.

This happened in Regina (29 November 2011) . Here is what the owner said:

So my time almost came to an end this morning ... I'm very lucky to be alive.

I had an acetylene bottle in my truck, the valve was bumped so slightly and over night the truck filled with the gas. I noticed the smell, and opened the doors to air out the truck. I drove the truck out of the garage to get some more air movement. I went to roll the pass side window down and as soon as I touched the power windows. BAM - with me in the truck. I lost all hearing out of my right ear and got a scratch on the back of my head. All things considering, I'm alive.

Pictures tell 1000 words.
Don't take any minutes or seconds you have for granted... it may be your last. PASS THIS ON!

While we may get away with a bit of indiscretion occasionally gas in a contained area can be real dangerous. This guy was lucky he didnt get worse, or a child nearby get hit by a piece of metal.

Bob

Foolin Around

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