natural gas explosion
By Katrina Whatley Oak Cliff Resident and Realtor Grief and solidarity are evident in North Oak Cliff right now as the community comes together following the explosion that leveled the 1960s-era Clyde Apartments, at 409 E. 9th Street on May 27. The blast was so powerful that shop owners in Bishop Arts — over half a…
Last week, a local family had the scare of their lives when their Thanksgiving celebration was suddenly and violently interrupted by a gas explosion at their home in South Dallas. While the exact cause of the blast that destroyed their guest house and caused major damage to the main house is still under investigation, it…
Splintered wood, insulation, and charred kitchen cabinetry sat for weeks after a Plano home gas explosion until the owner finally cleared the rubble under threat of property lien. Plano city officials were prepared to condemn the possibly uninsured property after repeated requests to clean up the hazardous site. The violent gas explosion may have been…
Plano Fire-Rescue officials are investigating an isolated gas leak as the cause of a violent explosion that leveled a house and damaged neighboring homes near Park Blvd. and Coit Road. Plano Police on Monday evening have ruled out criminal activity as the cause. The blast, which took place at 4:40 p.m. Monday, made international headlines.…
[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2019! Cheers, from Candy and the entire…
