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Related: About this forum1 dead in Bolivar well explosion
One person was confirmed dead from an oil- and natural gas-well explosion Monday morning, but authorities will need additional time to provide positive identification of the victim and an exact cause of the explosion that sent flames and an oil holding tank high into the sky and created a blanket of intense heat that could be felt across the street.
The explosion, believed to have occurred about 9:30 a.m., was in Lawrence Township at a site about two miles south of Bolivar in the vicinity of Bolivar Group Home at 10071 State Route 212, near the Wilkshire Hills subdivision.
Dr. James Hubert, Tuscarawas County coroner, said late Monday that the victims name wont be released until identity is confirmed through the use of dental records. Hubert said once the victims dental records are acquired and examined by a specialist, he should be able to confirm the victims identity by the end of the week.
The victim, believed to be a 19-year-old male, was painting at the well site, according to Bolivar Fire Capt. Marty Huth, who served as incident commander at the scene Monday.
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http://www.timesreporter.com/newsnow/x1062475088/1-dead-in-Bolivar-well-explosion
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1 dead in Bolivar well explosion (Original Post)
limpyhobbler
Jul 2012
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Community Members Hold Vigil for Worker Killed in Gas Explosion and Testify at City Council Meeting
limpyhobbler
Jul 2012
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Smilo
(1,944 posts)1. Very sad - condolences. n/t
limpyhobbler
(8,244 posts)2. Community Members Hold Vigil for Worker Killed in Gas Explosion and Testify at City Council Meeting
Following an explosion yesterday at a natural gas well in Bolivar Township, Ohio, that left a 19-year-old worker dead, local residents gathered last night at Chesapeake Energys Canton office to protest Mayor Healys request that the Canton City Council approve the companys plan to lease city-owned land for fracking.
Mourning the death of the oil and gas worker, protestors marched in a silent vigil to Canton City Hall, where they testified in opposition to the Mayors plan before the Canton City Council.
Earlier this year in Healys State of the City address, he dubbed Canton the Utica Capital, clearly demonstrating his support for the controversial practice of shale gas drilling. But a growing number of residents and concerned council members are now working to block his efforts to drill on city-owned property.
Kristine Vaughan, local coordinator for Food & Water Watch, said, We are asking city council to uphold its responsibility to protect the health, safety and welfare of Canton residents and water customers. Risking permanent contamination of our city water supply for a short-term gain hardly seems logical. Im certain that neither Mayor Healy nor city council wants to jeopardize the health of their constituents for a budget band-aid.
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http://ecowatch.org/2012/anti-fracking-community/