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Gas truck explosion #205085 09/20/2019 08:13 PM 09/20/2019 08:13 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,723 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman OP Traveler
SXMScubaman OP Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,723 Auburn, WA	A gas truck exploded outside of white swan restaurant injuring 2. They were refilling gas bottles for cooking. I wonder if these bottles were out of date for certification to be refilled. Just a reminder to check your bbq gas tanks to make sure they are. Gas companies aren't supposed to refill expired tanks but oftentimes do and this can happen.

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Re: Gas truck explosion [Re: SXMScubaman] #205088 09/21/2019 07:11 AM 09/21/2019 07:11 AM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,525 Ohio ruralcarrier Traveler
ruralcarrier Traveler Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,525 Ohio	Different (if any) laws or regulations than is the US or your state. Most places in my area will NOT refill if expired but they will inspect and re-certify if possible. ARTICLE J.D.

Re: Gas truck explosion [Re: SXMScubaman] #205099 09/21/2019 09:06 AM 09/21/2019 09:06 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,291 Kennys Traveler
Kennys Traveler Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,291	It was from the truck big tank and not small bottles.

Re: Gas truck explosion [Re: Kennys] #205102 09/21/2019 10:25 AM 09/21/2019 10:25 AM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,723 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman OP Traveler
SXMScubaman OP Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,723 Auburn, WA	Article I read said they were filling a small bottle and that is what exploded. Was article wrong? News sometimes get it wrong.

Re: Gas truck explosion [Re: SXMScubaman] #205104 09/21/2019 11:16 AM 09/21/2019 11:16 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,291 Kennys Traveler
Kennys Traveler Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,291	The 100 lb bottles.

Re: Gas truck explosion [Re: SXMScubaman] #205105 09/21/2019 11:22 AM 09/21/2019 11:22 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 572 New Jersey JoeC047 Traveler
JoeC047 Traveler Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 572 New Jersey	Was the restaurant damaged, I love that place!

Re: Gas truck explosion [Re: JoeC047] #205110 09/21/2019 12:22 PM 09/21/2019 12:22 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,291 Kennys Traveler
Kennys Traveler Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,291	No damage to the restaurant.

Re: Gas truck explosion [Re: SXMScubaman] #205123 09/21/2019 07:01 PM 09/21/2019 07:01 PM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,525 Ohio ruralcarrier Traveler
ruralcarrier Traveler Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,525 Ohio	Originally Posted by SXMScubaman Article I read said they were filling a small bottle and that is what exploded. Was article wrong? News sometimes get it wrong. I doubt a restaurant would use a #20 propane tank. J.D.

Re: Gas truck explosion [Re: Kennys] #205134 09/21/2019 10:56 PM 09/21/2019 10:56 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,723 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman OP Traveler
SXMScubaman OP Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,723 Auburn, WA	Ok. Thanks.

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