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Officials mark year anniversary of explosion that displaced 22 residents, damaged 20 buildings in Woodstock

Officials on Wednesday marked the year anniversary of an explosion and fire that damaged 20 buildings, displaced 22 residents and critically injured two dogs in Woodstock. The incident began around 12:30 p.m. on October 9, 2023, when a gas leak was reported by a city employee in the area of Tryon Street and Lincoln Avenue […]

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Gas company, fire department respond to new gas leak just houses away from where Woodstock explosion occurred

A natural gas leak occurred Monday afternoon just houses away from where a gas leak-fueled explosion occurred earlier this month in Woodstock that damaged 20 buildings. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and Woodstock Police Department responded around 1:20 p.m. Monday to the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue for a report of a natural gas odor. Firefighters […]

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Illinois lawmaker renews call for legislation that would require gas detectors in buildings following Woodstock explosion

A state senator is renewing calls to pass a bill that would require gas detectors in residences following the gas-fueled explosion that damaged 20 buildings in Woodstock. Senate Bill 1370 was introduced in February by Illinois State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry). The bill would require at least one gas detector to be installed in any […]

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Community raises almost $50,000 for residents after 20 buildings damaged by explosion in Woodstock

The community has raised almost $50,000 for residents after 22 people were displaced and 20 buildings were damaged in Woodstock following an explosion earlier this week. A gas leak was reported by a city employee around 12:30 p.m. Monday in the area of Tryon Street and Lincoln Avenue in Woodstock. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and […]

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22 residents displaced after 20 buildings damaged, 2 dogs critically injured in explosion that leveled home in Woodstock

Fire officials say a total of 22 residents were displaced and 20 buildings were damaged, three of which are a complete loss, in an explosion and fire that critically injured two dogs in Woodstock Monday. The Woodstock City Manager’s office was notified around 12:30 p.m. Monday by a city employee of a gas leak in […]