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B.C. Community Rallies Around Teen Boys Injured in New Year’s Bonfire Explosion

SMITHERS, British Columbia – Two teenage boys, Jordan Parker and Micah Urban, suffered severe burns after an explosion at a New Year’s Day bonfire event just north of the town. The incident has prompted an outpouring of support from the tight-knit community of Smithers, B.C. The explosion occurred at the 4500 block of Henry Road, where 30 to 40 people had gathered around the bonfire. An object thrown onto the open flame led to the …

Tragic Gas Explosion Leaves Family Reeling, Community Rallies to Support Injured Victim

ROGERS, Texas — A tragic gas explosion on Christmas Eve has left 64-year-old Fidel Carrillo recovering from burns and mourning the loss of his wife Manuela. Four other family members were inside the home at the time and sustained injuries from the blast, which is still under investigation. Neighbors, like Maryann Ortiz, remember Manuela Carrillo as a kind and devoted member of the community. The loss has left a void in the close-knit Rogers community, …