New London School Explosion: A Tragedy That Reshaped Gas Safety
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- On March 18, 1937, a devastating explosion at New London Consolidated School in Texas killed 295 people, mostly children.
- An undetected leak of illegally tapped, odorless natural gas ignited, leading to new regulations requiring odorants in gas and stricter safety standards worldwide.
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On March 18, 1937, a devastating explosion at New London Consolidated School in Texas killed 295 people, mostly children. An undetected leak of illegally tapped, odorless natural gas ignited, leading to new regulations requiring odorants in gas and stricter safety standards worldwide.

