It was like looking into hell” – First responder
Date: April 29, 2016, 8:00 am
Location: Rural Salem, PA (31 sq. mi radius/pop. 6,500)
Injuries: Richard Johnston did not come into contact with any flames. The heat from the explosion was so intense, it burned him inside his home ¼ mile away from the explosion.
Damage Description: 12 foot deep hole, 1500 sq. feet; scorched 44 acres
Issues: First responders could not get out of their emergency vehicles ¼ mile from explosion because heat was so intense.
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