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Gas Explosions Kill Three in Madison Wisconsin
Three simultaneous gas explosions in Madison Wis sent shock waves through the city killing William McGrath 63 and his wife 53 and injuring or displacing dozens. Investigators blamed mechanical failure in interconnect valves causing excessive pressure in natural gas lines. The McGrath home near Capitol Square was destroyed with nearby businesses damaged and residents displaced. Fire destroyed smaller structures and a drug store reported significant loss as crews battled the blaze.
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Madison
Wis
Duad
Asst
Ed Durkin
William McGrath
McGrathy
Capitol Square
University of Wisconsin
Durkin
Thej Rook
McGrath
Myland-Hall Plumbing and Sheol Metal Co
Uyland
George Hall
McGrath Hone
Lansen
Truax