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Safety & Compliance
Lancaster Township, PA: Duplex Damaged in Propane Water-Heater Explosion; Home Condemned
On May 30, 2026 around 6:35 p.m., a duplex on the 1600 block of Chadwick Circle in Lancaster Township, Pennsylvania experienced an explosion tied to a leaking propane-fueled water heater.
March 06, 20262 min read
Safety & Compliance
Detroit, Michigan: Fatal Propane Heater Fire Underscores Indoor Heating Risks and the Need for Documented Safety Practices
On March 11, 2026, a propane heater fire in a vacant Detroit building killed one woman and severely burned one man. The incident highlights the persistent risks of improper propane heater use and the critical importance of documented safety practices.
March 06, 20262 min read
Archive
- September 17, 2026Training & SafetyThe CETP-to-PEP Shift: Keeping Crews Audit-Ready
- September 16, 2026Propane InsiderGoogle's April 2026 Policy Bans Staff-Name Review Requests
- September 10, 2026Propane InsiderFatal Vermont Blast: Why Every Odor Call Is an Emergency
- September 10, 2026Propane InsiderFederal Law Preempts California's Cylinder Reuse Mandate for Fleets
- September 8, 2026Propane InsiderAddison County Leak Was Accidental. Your Training Roster Still Isn't.
- September 7, 2026Propane InsiderMeadow Mall Leak Puts Your Commercial Evac Drill on the Desk
- September 6, 2026Propane InsiderA First-Time Hazmat Endorsement Runs Through ELDT. Check the Training Provider Registry.
- September 6, 2026Propane InsiderHours-of-Service Rules Keep Harvest Dispatch Inside the Federal Clock
- September 6, 2026Propane InsiderA Cargo Tank Past Its 180.407 Test May Not Be Filled. The Table Names the Year.
- September 6, 2026Propane InsiderCylinder Tare-Weight Loss Can Stop a Refill Before It Starts
- September 6, 2026Propane InsiderA Prohibited Clearinghouse Status Now Drops the CDL. Owners Own the Query.
- September 6, 2026Propane InsiderThe CSR Card Needs Two Cold Lines: Freeze Below 32, Frost in the Mid-30s
- September 6, 2026Propane InsiderCylinder Requalification Still Starts With the Collar Stamp and Current Table
- September 6, 2026Propane InsiderThe Three-Year Hazmat File: What 49 CFR 172.704 Requires
- September 2, 2026Propane InsiderSteel Tariffs Turn Waiting on Tank Buys Into a Costly Myth
- September 2, 2026Propane InsiderAlgodones Fire Puts Your Next Residential Pad Walk on the Clock
- September 1, 2026Propane InsiderHenry County's Propane Buses Just Became Your Fall CDL Pitch
- September 1, 2026Propane InsiderAsk About Runouts Before You Quote a Gallon Price
- August 31, 2026Propane Insider31,000-Barrel Release Puts Your Bobtail Pre-Trip on Notice
- August 28, 2026Propane InsiderCARB-Legal Generators Can Leave Homes 25% Short on Power
- August 28, 2026Propane InsiderAugust 24 Crop Report Puts Farm Tank Fills on the Clock
- February 27, 2026Industry PublicationsLogan Township, New Jersey: Industrial Explosion Spotlights Propane Storage Risk—and the Documentation That Follows
- February 20, 2026TechnologyExpand Your Fuel Business with Blink Fuel Software: Powering On-Demand Delivery
- February 13, 2026TechnologyBeyond Delivery: The Propane Everything App
- February 06, 2026TechnologyIf Not Now… When? Harnessing Technology for Propane Business Growth
- January 30, 2026OperationsMobile Apps in Propane Management
- January 23, 2026TechnologyEfficient Strategies for Delivery Optimization
- January 16, 2026Industry PublicationsEmbracing the Digital Realm for Enhanced Customer Experiences
- January 09, 2026TechnologyProactive Strategies Amidst Challenges in Modern Times
- January 02, 2026TechnologyPropane Businesses Adapting to the Digital Wave
- December 26, 2025TechnologyTech Boosts Propane Business Operations
- December 19, 2025TechnologyAI in Fuel Delivery: Enhancing Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction
- December 12, 2025TechnologyHow Enterprise Mobile Apps Ignite Business Efficiency
- December 05, 2025Industry PublicationsEmbracing Tech Innovations in Propane Delivery
- November 28, 2025TechnologyNavigating the Remote Office Landscape
- November 21, 2025Industry PublicationsEmbracing Digital Transformation for Enhanced Efficiency
- November 14, 2025TechnologyStrategies to Cut Costs and Protect Your Propane Business
- November 07, 2025Safety & ComplianceHow Technology Transforms the Season into Profitable Opportunities
- October 31, 2025OperationsEnhancing Safety and Efficiency with Propane Dispensing The Dispensing Propane Safely program, developed by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), stands as a testament to the industry’s...
- October 24, 2025UncategorizedEfficiency Unleashed: Streamlining Propane Dispensing Through Training Features
- October 17, 2025Safety & ComplianceSimplifying Legalities: The Crucial Role of Built-in Dispenser Agreements in Propane Dispensing
- October 10, 2025Insurance & RiskMastering Propane Dispensing: Training for Safety and Efficiency
- October 03, 2025Safety & ComplianceEvaluating Insurance Risks for Businesses: A Comprehensive Approach
- September 26, 2025Safety & ComplianceForklift Safety: A Crucial Concern for Propane Company Owners
- September 19, 2025Industry PublicationsHarnessing Technological Innovations for Safety Compliance in the Propane Sector
- September 12, 2025Safety & ComplianceEnhancing Retail Businesses with Tank Spotter: Automating, Streamlining, and Simplifying Daily Operations
- September 05, 2025Insurance & RiskMaximizing Business Success: Unveiling the Power of Hazard Identification
- August 29, 2025Sales & MarketingSafeguarding Propane Retailers: Insurance Considerations for Non-Owned Dispenser Sites
- August 25, 2025Industry PublicationsThe Power of Consistency: Fueling Success in the Propane Industry
- August 22, 2025Sales & MarketingFueling Success: A Propane Business Owner’s Guide to Strategic Acquisitions
- August 15, 2025Safety & ComplianceEmpowering Propane Leaders to Improve Their Businesses and Maximize Customer Insights
- August 01, 2025Insurance & RiskA Propane Powerhouse: Revolutionize Your Business with Tank Spotter, Custom Fuel App, and the Why Propane Business Owners Can’t Afford to Miss Out on These Tools? In today’s fast-paced and...
- July 25, 2025Industry PublicationsComprehensive Insurance Coverage for Propane Truck Operations
- July 18, 2025Safety & ComplianceFavorable Propane Inventory Levels Present Opportunities for Business Owners
- July 04, 2025Safety & ComplianceEnsuring Propane Safety: The Power of Regular Safety Meetings with Tank Spotter and Propane Safety Pro
- June 27, 2025Safety & ComplianceA Comprehensive Guide to Organizing and Documenting Monthly Safety Meetings
- June 20, 2025Safety & ComplianceEnsuring Employee Safety: The Importance of Safety Meetings and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Propane Delivery
- June 13, 2025Industry PublicationsEnhancing Propane Safety Documentation Through Technology
- June 11, 2025Industry PublicationsPropane in a Changing World: Embracing Challenges and Unleashing Opportunities
- June 06, 2025Sales & MarketingAttracting Young Talent: Strategies for Propane Businesses
- May 30, 2025Safety & ComplianceFueling the Fire: Supercharge Your Propane Business with Customer Acquisition Tactics
- May 23, 2025Safety & ComplianceBoosting Efficiency and Safety in Your Propane Company with Propane Software
- May 16, 2025Industry PublicationsUnderstanding Essential Propane Terminology for Safety and Compliance
- May 09, 2025Industry PublicationsThe Benefits of Digitizing Clerical Work for Propane Companies
- May 02, 2025Industry PublicationsIncreasing Safety & Efficiency Through Streamlined Technology Solutions
- April 25, 2025Industry PublicationsCanadian Propane’s Best-Kept Secret
- April 18, 2025Industry PublicationsNew Mobile App Reduces Safety Risks for Propane Dispenser Operations
- April 14, 2025Insurance & RiskTank Spotter Revolutionizes Propane Industry with Innovative Propane Dispenser Training Feature
- April 11, 2025Industry PublicationsAustin Propane Explosion Destroys Home, Damages 24 Properties
- April 04, 2025Industry PublicationsDon’t Lose Your Company Name
- March 24, 2025Industry PublicationsHow To Get Highly Effective Free Advertising from Google
- March 21, 2025Industry PublicationsUp-and-Coming Apps
- March 07, 2025Industry PublicationsSpotting Potential Challenges and Traversing Possible Problems with the Power of a New Technology
- February 28, 2025Industry PublicationsLeverage the 34 Flavors of Fuel Delivery Technology
- February 24, 2025Industry PublicationsOptimize Propane Operational Efficiency for Improved Profits
- February 21, 2025Industry PublicationsNewest Google Changes – A Double Edged Sword for Propane Marketers
- February 07, 2025Industry PublicationsLatest Fuel Industry Apps
- January 31, 2025Industry PublicationsLow Tech Profit Booster
- January 24, 2025Industry PublicationsUltimate Propane Marketing Guide
- January 27, 2017Safety & ComplianceTrade Shows Change As Times Change
- —GeneralEnhancing Safety and Efficiency with Propane Dispensing Training
- —GeneralA Propane Powerhouse: Revolutionize Your Business with Tank Spotter, Custom Fuel App, and the Propane Safety App
- —GeneralTank Spotter Launches onto Google Play Store, Empowers Its Position as One of the Most Useful Apps for the Propane Industry
- —GeneralDon't Wait for an Incident
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