Boy, 7, dies and six injured in house explosion in Newcastle

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1. In the not too distant future people are going to be amazed we were allowed to have main line gas feeds into houses.

2. So sad. I hope this isn’t another dodgy gas meter modification issue.

3. Jesus Christ, it’s just absolutely gone.

   I’ve never understood how it leaks to such levels while being undetectable – surely it’s gotta *stink* by that point?

4. Gas explosions are nasty, the mix of fuel and air throughout the property means the pressure wave is immense when it explodes.

   Since most people have never seen a gas explosion, here is a link to an ancient Braniac clip where they detonate a perfect mix of oxygen and propane inside a caravan.

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZywwUt8RH0&t=77s

   I’m not joking when I say that it turns it to matchwood **instantly**.