On December 29th, a tragic gas explosion took the lives of two people at the Franks Furniture store in Wayne, Michigan.  Currently, reports indicate that executives at the store knew about the gas leak two and a half hours before the explosion, but were unable to locate it.

Investigators sent an 8-foot section of the gas pipe to a lab to be looked at and to determine when the pipe was damaged.  The explosion is being investigated by Consumers Power and the Michigan Public Services Commission.

Firefighters from more than 30 fire departments worked to put out the explosion for 12 hours.  Nearby properties suffered damage from the explosion and the store’s owner, Paul Franks, was taken to the University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center in serious condition.

Our utmost sympathies go out to the families and friends of those lost in this tragic accident.

Two students in Riverstone suffered third degree burns in an explosion in a high school science lab.

Authorities say the explosion occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m. Friday at Norwest Christian College in Riverstone. According to a spokesperson for the NSW Ambulance Service, two 15 year-old students, one male and one female, were conducting an experiment using methylated spirits at the time of the accident.

The female student suffered third degree burns to her back, chest, head, and neck. The male student sustained major burns to his upper arm and torso.

Following the explosion the two students were transported to Westmead Children’s Hospital for treatment.

Individuals who are seriously harmed due to an explosion accident may suffer significant physical, emotional, and mental trauma. Experienced explosion accident attorneys can help protect the rights of victims and make sure they get the compensation they deserve. If you or someone you love has been injured in a propane explosion, it is important to understand your legal options. For more information, contact the propane explosion accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 800-242-2874 to discuss your legal rights.