View Full Version : Explosion in San Francsico



The Faceless Master
08-19-2005, 01:20 PM
Happened on the streets of Post & Kearny

I work two blocks away at Post & Bush
Funny thing is, i didnt hear nor feel it

Not sure whats going on or if we're gonna get evacuated

Patrick A. Riley
08-19-2005, 01:52 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050819/ap_on_re_us/explosion_fire

thorn
08-20-2005, 12:43 PM
before i even click i get the feeling this is some stupid PG&E (power co) problem.
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YEP.

had almost the same thing happen right in front of me last year, working at a pizza place.
power overload burned up a fat cable, the gas buildup popped an extra large manhole cover right off, really loud boom, no power for the next few hours.
lots of smoke.

one fat enough wire overheats, burns up, and the resulting smoke/gases presssurize the little work area under the street, and BOOM