Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Reports are now that 1 Firefighter and 1 EMT from the Ghent FD were killed in that gas leak/explosion near the Winterplace ski resort this morning. The W. Va. State Fire Marshal's office is confirming that four people are dead and four injured after that gas explosion at that general store. Two of the injured are in critical condition; the other two are listed in serious condition at Princeton General Hospital and, as stated, 2 of the dead are reported to be a firefighter and an EMT from the Ghent VFD who died in the line of duty. More details to follow later. Our sympathies go out to all effected. GAS LEAKS KILL FIREFIGHTERS.....REMEMBER: Dec. 27, 1983 - Buffalo, N.Y. - 5 Firefighters were killed as they arrived at a reported propane leak in a 3 story warehouse, a massive explosion occurred, killing 5 firefighters instantly and injuring 9 others, 3 of them critically. Take Care..... G The Secret List 1-30-07 / 1445 hours _www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com_ (http://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/) Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI Freelance Consultant/Trainer/Author/Journalist/Fire Protection Consultant Buddhist philosopher at-large LNMolino@... (Cell Phone) (Home Phone) (IFW/TFW/FSS Office) (IFW/TFW/FSS Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962) The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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