Joe Ferguson forever Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 No idea why... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-12433599/NFL-star-Caleb-Foleys-2m-house-explodes-leaves-one-dead-injured-neighbors-saying-smelt-gas.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Seems like this has been happening more and more frequently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 What a crazy story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBoots8 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 That is awful. Lost his father in the accident too… idk if I could even rebuild there if it was me. Straight up relocate entirely. Not that it does much, but I hope for the best for this kid. What a tragedy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) it’s gotta be really traumatic, I feel for him and the family Edited August 22, 2023 by Rc2catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Rc2catch said: Panthers?? He’s a Titan I believe Yes, I should have read more carefully. Thought panthers cuz of where his home was. How do I change the title. Can't find the tab. Edited August 22, 2023 by Joe Ferguson forever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Joe Ferguson forever said: Yes, I should have read more carefully. Thought panthers cuz of where his home was. I’m right by Knoxville in Tennessee so the story has been a little bigger here with him being on the Titans probably, I’ve seen it on my news feed a bunch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Rc2catch said: Panthers?? He’s a Titan I believe.. And it’s gotta be really traumatic, I feel for him and the family He lost his mom to cancer at an early age, but you see that coming. This is like being the Powerball winner in reverse. The odds are incredible, but he didn’t even know there was a ticket. What shocking and painful news. Prayers for the family and friends. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson forever Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Rc2catch said: I’m right by Knoxville in Tennessee so the story has been a little bigger here with him being on the Titans probably, I’ve seen it on my news feed a bunch. Just a horrible story. Who the hell knows how to blow up a house like that? Maybe it was a boiler but looks modern. Edited August 22, 2023 by Joe Ferguson forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 26 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: Seems like this has been happening more and more frequently That's the second one I saw in the past week or so. I think the other one was near Pittsburgh and caught on a Ring cam. Tragic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said: That's the second one I saw in the past week or so. I think the other one was near Pittsburgh and caught on a Ring cam. Tragic. Was is something about oil drilling and uncapped wells? I caught just a bit of that. PA has had a lot of drilling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, Augie said: Was is something about oil drilling and uncapped wells? I caught just a bit of that. PA has had a lot of drilling! It destroyed like three houses around it and damaged a bunch of others, plus there are 6 dead from that one. My first thought was a meth lab or something, but they are thinking a faulty water heater, but to have that level of devastation from a water heater explosion? That seems unlikely to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, Augie said: Was is something about oil drilling and uncapped wells? I caught just a bit of that. PA has had a lot of drilling! It was in the middle of suburbia - they suspected an issue with a hot water tank. https://nypost.com/2023/08/17/pennsylvania-house-explosion-leaves-sixth-person-dead-from-injuries/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, MJS said: It destroyed like three houses around it and damaged a bunch of others, plus there are 6 dead from that one. My first thought was a meth lab or something, but they are thinking a faulty water heater, but to have that level of devastation from a water heater explosion? That seems unlikely to me. Probably not getting a meth lab in a $2Mil neighborhood, but you never really know. It was more than “just a water tank”, this would take a LOT of gas but the tank might have been the leak. I thought the recent explosion at another property was thought to be from old wells not properly capped, but that could be off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 34 minutes ago, Augie said: He lost his mom to cancer at an early age, but you see that coming. This is like being the Powerball winner in reverse. The odds are incredible, but he didn’t even know there was a ticket. What shocking and painful news. Prayers for the family and friends. I really liked him coming out of the draft too but it’s incredibly sad what he has gone through. Injuries and losing both his parents. Some people will just think of him as a 1st round bust but it’s so important to remember these guys are people too. I can’t imagine what he is going through and how much his faith is being tested right now. prayers to him and his family. I really hope the future has good things in store for him. p.s. he’s on the titans. 17 minutes ago, MJS said: It destroyed like three houses around it and damaged a bunch of others, plus there are 6 dead from that one. My first thought was a meth lab or something, but they are thinking a faulty water heater, but to have that level of devastation from a water heater explosion? That seems unlikely to me. Propane tanks can cause this in house outside of the city. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 hour ago, KingBoots8 said: That is awful. Lost his father in the accident too… idk if I could even rebuild there if it was me. Straight up relocate entirely. Not that it does much, but I hope for the best for this kid. What a tragedy. His mother died in 2018, as well. This kid has been through a lot. I hope his team can hold him up 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Augie said: Was is something about oil drilling and uncapped wells? I caught just a bit of that. PA has had a lot of drilling! Good thought, but word around here (Pgh) is that it was neither of those things. Sounds like a domestic gas leak perhaps. Note: if you smell gas, get out ASAP and call 911. Not sure if there are natural gas alarms to notify of issues when sleeping. EDIT: looks like they exist. May get one. Type in natural gas alarm at Home Depot, etc. Just a terrible tragedy in both places. Prayers for all involved and their families, etc. Edited August 23, 2023 by RyanC883 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 After following our last house being built and all the incompetent idiots associated with the builder and contractors, I drive through my neighborhood in wonderment that every day a house doesn't explode, flood, or combust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 9 hours ago, MJS said: It destroyed like three houses around it and damaged a bunch of others, plus there are 6 dead from that one. My first thought was a meth lab or something, but they are thinking a faulty water heater, but to have that level of devastation from a water heater explosion? That seems unlikely to me. Quite the first thought. Awful for Farley and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 12 hours ago, MJS said: . My first thought was a meth lab or something, but they are thinking a faulty water heater, but to have that level of devastation from a water heater explosion? That seems unlikely to me. There was an explosion locally in Lisle, IL about 2 months ago and the suspected cause was a natural gas leak (I bet this one was the same reason). This can happen in this mannner: a natural gas leak in a house with closed windows will cause the house to fill up with gas. All it needs is an ignition source - a pilot flame in a gas stove or water heater . Then the entire house exploded like a bomb. Lessons to be learned - never ever ignore a natural gas leak however small. NG into the house is intentionally odorized to be detected by humans. But your nose can be desensitized soon so get it checked when's you start smelling something. Second lesson is to not have unlicensed repairmen do work on NG lines and appliances in your house 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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