VANCOUVER - West End resident Lauren McLaren was startled awake early Wednesday morning by a massive explosion that shattered windows in her first-floor apartment.

The shocked woman ran outside where people on the street were screaming after a parked car exploded in the 800-block of Nicola Street and erupted in flames, scattering debris for a block and causing damage to surrounding apartment buildings.

The car's hood was metres away in a tree, the lower windows in at least four apartment buildings were smashed and the street was littered with the contents of the wrecked car.

The explosion was caused by a leaking acetylene gas tank stored in a Toyota Matrix by a plumber identified in several reports as Michel Hachey whom police said was unbelievably fortunate to have survived the blast.

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When the loud bang rocked her apartment and she heard the glass shatter, McLaren leaped out of bed to see what happened. Four windows in her condo were blown out and she said if it hadn't been for the blinds in her bedroom, glass could have hit her bed while she was sleeping.

"I didn't think it was real," she said. "The car was flaming ... people were screaming in the street."

The air was filled with the stench of burning rubber and plastic, she said.

McLaren, who was alone at the time, said she then went outside and saw two people with glass in their faces and cut hands.

Ambulances arrived and took the two men to hospital. She said they had been in a car travelling south on Nicola Street and had just passed the parked car when it exploded.

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(PRWEB UK) 23 May 2013

It has been reported in Manchester Evening News that a teenage girl and a woman both received treatment for CO poisoning from their central heating system. Fire crews attended Somerville Street, Halliwell after the 14-year-old girl and the 45-year-old woman complained of headaches and dizziness. The pair was taken to hospital for treatment and discharged overnight. A gas engineer later discovered a leak from the boiler, taking action to make this safe.

Renowned for their Lewisham emergency plumbers, Plumber 24 Hours operates throughout the country, in some of the largest cities including Manchester, also specialising in gas safety. As such, the team was naturally concerned by the latest news, and a representative from the agency offers their advice on how to detect carbon monoxide as early as possible.

Because carbon monoxide symptoms are similar to those of flu or food poisoning, it can often be misdiagnosed. If your symptoms- things like headaches, nausea, and dizziness- are only present when you are at home, this should signal warning signs. Similarly, if you feel better when youre outdoors, this could also suggest CO poisoning. It is also worth checking to see if other household members and even pets are displaying the symptoms at the same time.

Plumber 24 Hours is the nations leading emergency plumber company. Run by Martin Smith, the firm offers plumbers, gas engineers, oil engineers, drainage engineers and emergency electricians, and works to provide a 24-hour domestic and commercial plumbing service 365 days of the year. With customer service the principle concern, Plumber 24 Hours has been noted by magazines as the most reliable plumbing emergency company. The company also makes use of the latest technology on the internet to make sure everything runs smoothly.

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Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) May 23, 2013

Len the Plumber will host a spring picnic on May 23, 2013 at The Baltimore Station. This event is the third event they have hosted since 2012 and one they will continue to hold every year. Len the Plumber staff and their family members will spend time with the residents participating in the program by not only serving the food but also sitting down and sharing their meal and dinner time conversation.

The Baltimore Station is a local residential treatment center established in 1987 for the purpose of supporting men as they transition from addiction, poverty, and/or homelessness to self-sufficiency. The majority of the residents they serve are veterans. The difference between The Baltimore Station and other recovery centers is that they not only help residents end substance abuse; they work with them to transform their entire life by teaching them life skills, personal responsibility, and improved decision making. This process is introduced in three phases that can take up to two years to complete.

Len Bush explained why The Baltimore Station was an organization he chose to support, When I first learned about The Baltimore Station, I was truly impressed with the results they got; a 65% success rate. They provide everything from continuing education to job placement and help these men get back on their feet. The fact that it's home is in South Baltimore, where I grew up, made the decision to support The Baltimore Station that much easier for me.

In the past year, Len the Plumber has hosted a Crab Feast for its residents as well as serving a spaghetti dinner. They are committed to hosting the crab feast annually as well as the spring picnic for the men.

For the upcoming picnic, Len the Plumber plans to grill delicious food and participate in a softball game as well as other outdoor activities with the residents. Sharing a meal and participating in these events helps the residents get reacquainted with positive social interactions and the community they will eventually be integrated back into.

Len the Plumber looks forward to continuing their support for The Baltimore Station and growing the wonderful relationship that they have with the staff and volunteers. Being able to participate with local non-profits in their community is important to Len the Plumber and its employees. This is one small way for them to give back to the community they have served for the past 18 years.

About Len the Plumber: Len the Plumber is a locally owned plumbing company that has operated in the Baltimore-Washington metro for over 18 years. Their services include plumbing repair and installation, drain and sewer services, water heater repair and installation, well systems and heating systems.

Len the Plumber provides these services seven days a week with a commitment to the highest standards of ethical business practices, promptness, fair pricing, quality craftsmanship, and care with an above and beyond approach when servicing home plumbing needs. Learn more at http://www.LenThePlumber.com.

About The Baltimore Station: The Baltimore Station turns lives around. They are a non-profit, innovative therapeutic residential treatment program supporting veterans and others who are transitioning through the cycle of poverty, addiction, and homelessness to self-sufficiency. Learn more about The Baltimore Station at http://www.baltimorestation.org.

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