In Memory of Lawrence Teen Gas Safety Bill Expected To Pass
More than 2 years ago, in September of 2018, I remember watching the Boston News stations covering the house explosions in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover wondering what went wrong. How are these houses exploding? It was like watching something out of a movie.
As it turned out, the swell of over-pressured gas lines underground caused the explosions that lead to the destruction of 5 homes and damaged 131 others, according to Newburyportnews.com. The explosions also injured three firefighters and 19 other people. 50,000 people were forced to evacuate.
The most tragic story of that day, was the death of Leonel Rondon, an 18 year old who had just received his drivers license when a house chimney crushed his car with him in it. How heartbreaking!