propane tank
Coverage of propane tank in the Nexus archive.
- BBQ being investigated as possible cause of Antioch house fire that injured 1
A barbecue involving a propane tank is being investigated as the possible cause of a house fire in Antioch that injured one person. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to the fire on Putnam Street around 7 p.m. Friday.
- Knife-wielding arson suspect arrested after setting Tampa restaurant on fire, police say
A 53-year-old man, Rubiel Castillo, was arrested by Hillsborough County deputies after being found with two knives inside a burning Tampa restaurant. Deputies rescued people from the fire, extinguished flames using fire extinguishers, and charged Castillo with arson, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and criminal mischief.
- ‘Drop the knife now’: Armed man tried to set restaurant on fire, deputies say
A man in Tampa was arrested for allegedly using knives to attack people and start a fire at a restaurant. He faces charges including arson and assault after deputies found him with two knives and a burning propane tank. A woman was cut during the incident, but no other injuries were reported.
- ‘Fire goddess’ accused of trying to burn her friends alive while they slept as twisted details emerge
A woman is facing murder charges after allegedly setting her friend's Honda Element on fire following a dispute over Xanax, with two people inside the vehicle and a propane tank nearby.
- Contractor demolishing Suffolk home ruptures propane tank
A contractor demolishing a home in Suffolk, Va., struck a hidden propane tank, causing a gas leak. Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded to the incident on Old Townpoint Road around 8 a.m. Monday.