PA - 26 Foot Loaded Moving Van Explodes in Residential Driveway - Lafayette Township, McKean County - 1 September 2024

[Richrd]

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CBS:

Fully loaded U-Haul truck explodes in PA driveway, damaging 2 buildings

A U-Haul truck exploded in a Pennsylvania driveway on Sunday, leaving behind a big of someone's belongings in the middle of the street.

www.local21news.com

PA State Police:

https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/psp/documents/pirrs/ridgway-press-releases/C_RIDG_02SEPT2024_1502.pdf

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[charminglane]

Save the jack o lantern!

 

[LadyL]

strange

 

[acutename]

cannot be putting used propane canisters just any where

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1. NEVER keep a filled propane cylinder inside a hot vehicle.
2. ALWAYS transport a cylinder in a secure, upright position so it will not fall, shift, or roll when you're driving. ...
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4. ALWAYS close the cylinder valve.

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[Soulmagent]

strange

Right , how many 26 foot trucks exploded ?

 

[ch_13]

cannot be putting used propane canisters just any where

Propane Tank Transportation-Safety Tips

1. NEVER keep a filled propane cylinder inside a hot vehicle.
2. ALWAYS transport a cylinder in a secure, upright position so it will not fall, shift, or roll when you're driving. ...
3. ALWAYS place the cylinder in a well-ventilated area of the vehicle.
4. ALWAYS close the cylinder valve.

More items...
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Judging by the photo, it doesn't seem like there was a fire. I would expect propane to ignite combustion.

What would explode without a fire?

 

[Soulmagent]

Judging by the photo, it doesn't seem like there was a fire. I would expect propane to ignite combustion.

What would explode without a fire?

Air bags. waterbeds and balloons. Soda cans left in cars ...there are things.. but this seems different.

 

[SusanDonim]

It's almost cartoon-like, filled so full it burst!!
Glad nobody was hurt

 

[al66pine]

From FB page of local Vol. Fire/Rescue,*
"... the Fire Marshall and Explosive Ordnance Detection K9 along with PSP Drone were called to the scene to investigate the incident."

At that site, no updates since Sept. 1.
Same pix as article in post #1 by @Rchard (TYVM for opening this thread).


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* Sept. 1 at 8:07 p.m.
"Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Rescue was dispatched on September 1 at 04:15 to a U-Haul explosion in the driveway. The fully loaded 26-foot vehicle contained household and personal items. Station 21 responded with Utility 21, Squad 21, and Rescue 21, The Fire Marshall and Explosive Ordnance Detection K9 along with PSP Drone were called to the scene to investigate the incident. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown. Station 21 units were cleared and returning at 09:53."

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[al66pine]

Damaged Structures?

Looks like U-Haul truck was parked on a wide driveway btwn home & detached garage, w three vehicle bays plus additional space (maybe office, storage, home based business?).

Basing this thought on an aerial photo of property at
9228 Route 59 Lewis Run PA 16738 Property Details & Valuation

Now I see how two buildings were damaged. Glad there were no injuries reported.


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In trying to see the juxtaposition of the two damaged "structures" & truck, I saw the address (9228 Route 59, McClean County) in PA. Fire Marshal Report.**

https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/psp/documents/pirrs/ridgway-press-releases/C_RIDG_02SEPT2024_1502.pdf