On Saturday, a natural gas explosion injured 5 people at a strip mall in Harrisonburg, VA. A new story from NFPA Journal examines the issue of fuel gas explosions and a new NFPA standard poised to address the problem. Read more at nfpa.org/earlywarning #harrisonburgexplosion | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

31K views · 453 reactions | BREAKING: Plumes of smoke filling the air in NW Portland after a major gas leak and a possible explosion. >> bit.ly/2euizJr | KOMO News | Facebook

One of the busiest roads in Johannesburg has been severely damaged after a suspected explosion from an underground gas pipeline. https://bbc.in/3Ka1HYz | BBC News

GAS EXPLOSION PREVENTION | PROTECT YOUR FAMILY: After several recent reports of gas explosions across the state, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey offers simple gas line safety steps to protect your home and family and potentially save your life. | NC OSFM | Facebook

8.7K views · 122 reactions | Fifteen people, including two children and five first responders, are recovering from injuries after a gas explosion caused a fire and building collapse in the village of Wappingers Falls, about 80 miles north of NYC. It’s unclear how many people lost their homes. https://cbsn.ws/3ssfnsa | CBS Mornings | Facebook