Several buildings and residences in the area of the blast received damage in the form of broken windows and damaged siding. The home had reportedly not been occupied over the weekend, allowing gas to accumulate without being detected. Examination of the home s gas appliances revealed that at least one space heater, was leaking at the time of the explosion. LPG has a distinctive smell and most leaks are recognized before the gas accumulates to the degree it did in this incident. If you are concerned about the possibility of a leak in your own home, then you might consider purchasing and installing a LPG leak detector in your home.
Detectors are available at most home and hardware supply stores.