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Answer: Gasoline, sitting undisturbed, closed and in a plastic gasoline container, should not explode, combust, or catch fire unless the vapors are introduced to a heat source such as an open fire. But, if the vapors in a gasoline container are introduced to a heat source such as an open flame or fire, and…

Chemical Plant Explosion in Louisiana Thursday and Friday were deadly in southern Louisiana, as two fatal chemical plant explosions occurred at two plants within a few miles of each other on those days. The first one took place Thursday morning, when an explosion and fire broke out at the Williams Olefins chemical plant, which…

Vehicle manufacturers have been enticing us with new cars that will make us safer because we’ll be able to keep both hands on the wheel. To date, more than 9 million vehicles on the road are equipped with what are commonly called “infotainment systems.” These allow drivers to make or receive phone calls, listen…

Heavy Equipment Operator Faces Charges On June 5, a four-story building being demolished near downtown Philadelphia collapsed onto an adjacent Salvation Army thrift shop in one of the busiest areas of the city, killing six and injuring 13. While police and city officials aren’t releasing specific details as to the cause of the accident,…

States Search for Solutions Drivers who end up going the wrong way on a restricted roadway, such as a freeway or a turnpike, can become a major risk to the others on the road and cause very serious head-on collisions. It’s been known for decades that most such drivers get in that position by…

NHTSA’s Requests Recall, Chrysler Says No. After the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted a thorough investigation into a series of rear-end collisions leading to the deaths of at least 44 people, it developed the belief that some Jeep vehicles are at serious risk for a  fuel tank fire, and asked that Chrysler…

Frozen Berries Recalled for Hepatitis A Oregon-based Townsend Farms, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of a number of lots of its frozen Organic Antioxidant Blend, which were sold at Costco under the Townsend Farms brand, and at Harris Teeter under its own in-house brand. It is suspected that these Costco berries cause Hepatitis…

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recalls of two types of portable electric heaters due to what is characterized as a significant fire risk. Electric heater fires are not a new problem but they are a very serious problem that can cause people to lose their homes, sustain burns, and lose loved…

Wrong-Way Driving Accident in Denton Based on the news reports, instances of wrong-way driving on Texas highways are far more prevalent than previously thought. Such drivers are obviously a very real danger to everyone else on the highway, and the Texas Department of Transportation is conducting research into solutions to the problem, especially considering…

Toro Riding Mower Recall: Potential Fire Hazard Prompts Action The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Bloomington, MN based Toro Co. have announced an expanded recall of 2012 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding lawn mowers because of a serious defect that could cause the mowers to catch fire. Back…