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Deadly Summer 2020 Explosion Caused by Natural Gas Buildup
Reported Aug 10 at 9:48 AM · Updated Jan 12 at 11:10 AM · 1.6M Viewed
Summary
Baltimore fire officials have released additional information regarding the deadly August 10 explosion on Labyrinth Road that left two dead, destroyed three houses and left seven others injured.
According to officials, the explosion was caused when a natural gas buildup inside of 4232 Labyrinth Road was ignited when someone turned on a stove.
The buildup, officials say, was caused by HVAC work at the home the day before.
The HVAC work was done by a licensed contractor but the city has been unable to locate a permit for the work.
20-year-old Joseph Graham and 61-year-old Lonnie Herriott perished in the blast.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Baltimore fire officials have released additional information regarding the deadly August 10 explosion on Labyrinth Road that left two dead, destroyed three houses and left seven others injured.
According to officials, the explosion was caused when a natural gas buildup inside of 4232 Labyrinth Road was ignited when someone turned on a stove.
The buildup, officials say, was caused by HVAC work at the home the day before.
The HVAC work was done by a licensed contractor but the city has been unable to locate a permit for the work.
20-year-old Joseph Graham and 61-year-old Lonnie Herriott perished in the blast.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Baltimore fire officials have released additional information regarding the deadly August 10 explosion on Labyrinth Road that left two dead, destroyed three houses and left seven others injured.
According to officials, the explosion was caused when a natural gas buildup inside of 4232 Labyrinth Road was ignited when someone turned on a stove.
The buildup, officials say, was caused by HVAC work at the home the day before.
The HVAC work was done by a licensed contractor but the city has been unable to locate a permit for the work.
20-year-old Joseph Graham and 61-year-old Lonnie Herriott perished in the blast.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Baltimore fire officials have released additional information regarding the deadly August 10 explosion on Labyrinth Road that left two dead, destroyed three houses and left seven others injured.
According to officials, the explosion was caused when a natural gas buildup inside of 4232 Labyrinth Road was ignited when someone turned on a stove.
The buildup, officials say, was caused by HVAC work at the home the day before.
The HVAC work was done by a licensed contractor but the city has been unable to locate a permit for the work.
20-year-old Joseph Graham and 61-year-old Lonnie Herriott perished in the blast.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Baltimore fire officials have released additional information regarding the deadly August 10 explosion on Labyrinth Road that left two dead, destroyed three houses and left seven others injured.
According to officials, the explosion was caused when a natural gas buildup inside of 4232 Labyrinth Road was ignited when someone turned on a stove.
The buildup, officials say, was caused by HVAC work at the home the day before.
The HVAC work was done by a licensed contractor but the city has been unable to locate a permit for the work.
20-year-old Joseph Graham and 61-year-old Lonnie Herriott perished in the blast.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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The Baltimore City Fire Department has released the identities of the two individuals killed and the ages and conditions of the survivors of Monday’s gas explosion. The department said that firefighters located the body of 61-year-old Lonnie Herriott just before noon on Monday and 20-year-old Joseph Graham just before 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday. A 34-year-old man remains in critical condition. Two victims remain in stable condition, and four victims, including a 93-year-old man, have been discharged.
Displaced residents can get help at the American Red Cross station behind the Applebee's at 6798 Reisterstown Road. The Red Cross station that had been set up at the community center at the Milbrook Park Apartments is now closed.
The Baltimore City Fire Department tweeted its personnel will continue to search the rubble overnight. Seven injured people have been taken to the hospital so far, in addition to the one fatality.
Firefighters report Red Cross personnel are on scene to determine the number of people the explosion has displaced from their homes.
The BCFD will provide an official update at 3 p.m.
Firefighters are continuing to conduct secondary searches for victims and photograph and document the site. All searches have been negative so far.
The Baltimore City Fire Department has released the identities of the two individuals killed and the ages and conditions of the survivors of Monday’s gas explosion. The department said that firefighters located the body of 61-year-old Lonnie Herriott just before noon on Monday and 20-year-old Joseph Graham just before 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday. A 34-year-old man remains in critical condition. Two victims remain in stable condition, and four victims, including a 93-year-old man, have been discharged.
Displaced residents can get help at the American Red Cross station behind the Applebee's at 6798 Reisterstown Road. The Red Cross station that had been set up at the community center at the Milbrook Park Apartments is now closed.
The Baltimore City Fire Department tweeted its personnel will continue to search the rubble overnight. Seven injured people have been taken to the hospital so far, in addition to the one fatality.
Firefighters report Red Cross personnel are on scene to determine the number of people the explosion has displaced from their homes.
The BCFD will provide an official update at 3 p.m.
Firefighters are continuing to conduct secondary searches for victims and photograph and document the site. All searches have been negative so far.
The Baltimore City Fire Department has released the identities of the two individuals killed and the ages and conditions of the survivors of Monday’s gas explosion. The department said that firefighters located the body of 61-year-old Lonnie Herriott just before noon on Monday and 20-year-old Joseph Graham just before 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday. A 34-year-old man remains in critical condition. Two victims remain in stable condition, and four victims, including a 93-year-old man, have been discharged.
Displaced residents can get help at the American Red Cross station behind the Applebee's at 6798 Reisterstown Road. The Red Cross station that had been set up at the community center at the Milbrook Park Apartments is now closed.
The Baltimore City Fire Department tweeted its personnel will continue to search the rubble overnight. Seven injured people have been taken to the hospital so far, in addition to the one fatality.
Firefighters report Red Cross personnel are on scene to determine the number of people the explosion has displaced from their homes.
The BCFD will provide an official update at 3 p.m.
Firefighters are continuing to conduct secondary searches for victims and photograph and document the site. All searches have been negative so far.
The Baltimore City Fire Department has released the identities of the two individuals killed and the ages and conditions of the survivors of Monday’s gas explosion. The department said that firefighters located the body of 61-year-old Lonnie Herriott just before noon on Monday and 20-year-old Joseph Graham just before 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday. A 34-year-old man remains in critical condition. Two victims remain in stable condition, and four victims, including a 93-year-old man, have been discharged.
Displaced residents can get help at the American Red Cross station behind the Applebee's at 6798 Reisterstown Road. The Red Cross station that had been set up at the community center at the Milbrook Park Apartments is now closed.
The Baltimore City Fire Department tweeted its personnel will continue to search the rubble overnight. Seven injured people have been taken to the hospital so far, in addition to the one fatality.
Firefighters report Red Cross personnel are on scene to determine the number of people the explosion has displaced from their homes.
The BCFD will provide an official update at 3 p.m.
Firefighters are continuing to conduct secondary searches for victims and photograph and document the site. All searches have been negative so far.
The Baltimore City Fire Department has released the identities of the two individuals killed and the ages and conditions of the survivors of Monday’s gas explosion. The department said that firefighters located the body of 61-year-old Lonnie Herriott just before noon on Monday and 20-year-old Joseph Graham just before 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday. A 34-year-old man remains in critical condition. Two victims remain in stable condition, and four victims, including a 93-year-old man, have been discharged.
Displaced residents can get help at the American Red Cross station behind the Applebee's at 6798 Reisterstown Road. The Red Cross station that had been set up at the community center at the Milbrook Park Apartments is now closed.
The Baltimore City Fire Department tweeted its personnel will continue to search the rubble overnight. Seven injured people have been taken to the hospital so far, in addition to the one fatality.
Firefighters report Red Cross personnel are on scene to determine the number of people the explosion has displaced from their homes.
The BCFD will provide an official update at 3 p.m.
Firefighters are continuing to conduct secondary searches for victims and photograph and document the site. All searches have been negative so far.
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Pray for my friend y’all he is in critical condition. 60 % of body burned and 2 broken legs
Send my Prayer's Sweetie to you and your friends Family.
Please try to stop with the stupid comments. Have some respect for once. People have lost their lives and loved ones. Peoples homes are ruined. Let's just stop and reflect and say a prayer for all involved. Much love and prayers coming from Brooklyn.💜✝️
Praying for the community and family of the deceased or injured 🙌🏾
Rest In Peace to Joseph. He was one of the cool ones on campus 🙌🏾👑💙🧡💙🧡
@wakeupbmore yes he was a good kid ♥️ this is so unfortunate 💔💔🙏🏽
2020 just won't stop.
Stuff been going on, more cameras & platforms to reported is all
Pray for my friend y’all he is in critical condition. 60 % of body burned and 2 broken legs
Send my Prayer's Sweetie to you and your friends Family.
Please try to stop with the stupid comments. Have some respect for once. People have lost their lives and loved ones. Peoples homes are ruined. Let's just stop and reflect and say a prayer for all involved. Much love and prayers coming from Brooklyn.💜✝️
Praying for the community and family of the deceased or injured 🙌🏾
Rest In Peace to Joseph. He was one of the cool ones on campus 🙌🏾👑💙🧡💙🧡
@wakeupbmore yes he was a good kid ♥️ this is so unfortunate 💔💔🙏🏽
2020 just won't stop.
Stuff been going on, more cameras & platforms to reported is all
Pray for my friend y’all he is in critical condition. 60 % of body burned and 2 broken legs
Send my Prayer's Sweetie to you and your friends Family.
Please try to stop with the stupid comments. Have some respect for once. People have lost their lives and loved ones. Peoples homes are ruined. Let's just stop and reflect and say a prayer for all involved. Much love and prayers coming from Brooklyn.💜✝️
Praying for the community and family of the deceased or injured 🙌🏾
Rest In Peace to Joseph. He was one of the cool ones on campus 🙌🏾👑💙🧡💙🧡
@wakeupbmore yes he was a good kid ♥️ this is so unfortunate 💔💔🙏🏽
2020 just won't stop.
Stuff been going on, more cameras & platforms to reported is all
Pray for my friend y’all he is in critical condition. 60 % of body burned and 2 broken legs
Send my Prayer's Sweetie to you and your friends Family.
Please try to stop with the stupid comments. Have some respect for once. People have lost their lives and loved ones. Peoples homes are ruined. Let's just stop and reflect and say a prayer for all involved. Much love and prayers coming from Brooklyn.💜✝️
Praying for the community and family of the deceased or injured 🙌🏾
Rest In Peace to Joseph. He was one of the cool ones on campus 🙌🏾👑💙🧡💙🧡
@wakeupbmore yes he was a good kid ♥️ this is so unfortunate 💔💔🙏🏽
2020 just won't stop.
Stuff been going on, more cameras & platforms to reported is all
Pray for my friend y’all he is in critical condition. 60 % of body burned and 2 broken legs
Send my Prayer's Sweetie to you and your friends Family.
Please try to stop with the stupid comments. Have some respect for once. People have lost their lives and loved ones. Peoples homes are ruined. Let's just stop and reflect and say a prayer for all involved. Much love and prayers coming from Brooklyn.💜✝️
Praying for the community and family of the deceased or injured 🙌🏾
Rest In Peace to Joseph. He was one of the cool ones on campus 🙌🏾👑💙🧡💙🧡
@wakeupbmore yes he was a good kid ♥️ this is so unfortunate 💔💔🙏🏽
2020 just won't stop.
Stuff been going on, more cameras & platforms to reported is all
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