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2004-11-11 -Short Attention Span Theater-

A woman was sniffing propane in the back of a van when her husband entered the van with a lighted cigarette, causing an explosion that ripped the roof off the vehicle.

Donald Rohrig was taken to Akron Children's Hospital and was listed in good condition. His wife, Tammy Rohrig, was taken to Aultman Hospital and was listed in satisfactory condition.

Firefighters said Tammy Rohrig had been sniffing propane in a van Tuesday evening when Donald Rohrig went out to look for her. Gordon Black of the Fire Prevention Bureau said Donald Rohrig went into the van with a lighted cigarette, causing it to explode. The explosion caused a flash fire, which was contained to the van, according to the Fire Department.

Harry Cavitt, a retired firefighter who lives a half-mile away, said he had never seen anything like this before. "It's just scary thinking about it," said neighbor Lillie Johnson, Cavitt's mother.

Firefighters were called out to the house in October for another propane-related situation. Officials said the house was full of a propane smell and had to be ventilated by the Fire Department.

Posted by Chuck Simmins 2004-11-11 4:09:11 PM|| || Front Page|| [20 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I always make sure to put my smoke out when I'm huffing propane in a van. It just makes sense...

Posted by tu3031 2004-11-11 4:31:27 PM|| 2004-11-11 4:31:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 "Why did he get to go to the Children's Hospital and I got stuck with this clunky old adult hospital? He'll get more ice cream than me - and those cute young candy stipers! - and it was all his fault to begin with! Not fair!"
- Tammy Faye Rohrig (soon to be single / available)

Posted by .com 2004-11-11 4:35:46 PM|| 2004-11-11 4:35:46 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Betcha she's a Democrat.

Posted by Dave D. 2004-11-11 5:07:07 PM|| 2004-11-11 5:07:07 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 I've smelled propane before, and I wasn't aware that one could get a buzz that way..

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2004-11-11 5:13:18 PM|| 2004-11-11 5:13:18 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 another dismal failed nomination attempt for a Darwin Award. With any luck, the fire ruined their reproductive 'stuff' so they cannot further contaminate the gene pool, even though they are at the shallow end.

Posted by USN, retired 2004-11-11 6:17:37 PM|| 2004-11-11 6:17:37 PM|| Front Page Top

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