GaryK Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 A friend of mine and his wife are lucky to be alive this morning after their house exploded last night from an apparent gas leak. They just had a new propane heater put in. My wife drove by the house this morning and all that is left is the chimney. They somehow got out through the basement garage, but could not escape 2nd and 3rd degree burns. They were flown to Bridgeport Hospital Burn unit, and I plan to head down to see them in a bit. It is nothing short of a miracle that they lived. They lost the dog and cat. This happened at about 7:00 last night. My brother went over to the house last night around 10 and the neighbors said the three people (my friend, his wife, and a contractor) literally emerged from a ball of fire, only to wander around in total shock until help got there. Yea, they lost everything...but to think they were literally one step from death...someone was watching over them. Get well Ken, Lori and Mike!From NBC30 news... East Granby House Explodes A home exploded into pieces and shook up the neighborhood in East Granby Thursday night. All that's left standing now from the ranch house at 33 North Road is the chimney. The homeowners and a contractor were in the basement when the house blew up at about 7 p.m. It became engulfed in flames but, amazingly, the victims are expected to be OK. They were treated at a hospital for second and third degree burns. A friend of the family and said the couple was flown to the burn unit in Bridgeport. The couple's dog and cat were not as fortunate. They did not survive the blast. Neighbors told NBC30 that a propane tank had been installed recently at the house but investigators are not saying yet if that was the cause of the explosion. Investigators were sifting through the rubble Friday morning and were bringing in dogs to assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dad Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I bet the guy(s) that put that tank in has got the major pucker factor going about now. Man them folks were lucky. Pitbull by chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugeDinghy Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 holy crap...glad they are ok! ps- as soon as they are able, have them buy you powerball tickets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John O' Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thank God for that miracle, hope they heal quickly -- emotionally and physically. I'll keep them in my prayers. + "ALL THE BEST!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billybob Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wow - I saw that on the news this morning, there is absolutely nothing but the chimney left. I don't know how anyone could survive that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryK Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Pitbull by chance? actually, a mut, and part pitbull I believe..why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dad Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 actually, a mut, and part pitbull I believe..why? curiosity is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 someone was watching over them. I hope that's not who's watching over me. Justice will only exist where those not affected by injustice are filled with the same amount of indignation as those offended. ~ Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesbion Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I hope that's not who's watching over me. You better hope it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishweewee Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 who was the propane contractor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditch Jigger Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 who was the propane contractor? Someone incorporating under a different name as we speak "…if catching fish is your only objective, you are either new to the game or too narrowly focused on measurable results.” - D. Stuver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryK Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 who was the propane contractor? don't know, but it will come out. Hopefully someone who has some dam good insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggene Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thoughts and prayers to your friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST4FSH Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Pitbull by chance? Why would you ask about a Pitbull ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEF500 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 holy crap...glad they are ok! ps- as soon as they are able, have them buy you powerball tickets... They just won their lottery getting out of that alive. I LIKE PIZZA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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