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Explosion at Nashua Mental Health Center Injures Firefighters

2/5/2026

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Firefighters Injured in Explosion

An explosion at the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center in Nashua, New Hampshire, on February 3 injured three firefighters.
The blast occurred while crews were investigating a reported gas leak.
All 40 occupants evacuated safely before the explosion.
The building collapsed due to the blast.
Investigators are looking into whether falling ice damaged the gas line.

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EOD Officers Respond

An explosion hit a PTT petrol station in Pattani province, Thailand, at 9:15 AM after suspects allegedly planted an explosive in an accessible toilet.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers secured the area, evacuated the public, and conducted a controlled disposal.
One EOD officer was injured during the operation.
Authorities found and destroyed another explosive device, following a January 11 attack in southern Thailand that injured four people at petrol stations.

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Historical Context

The 1927 gas explosion at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, Massachusetts, which killed 10 people, led to stricter gas line regulations. This historical incident echoes in recent events, such as the 2018 Merrimack Valley gas explosions, which resulted in one death and over 30,000 evacuations, highlighting ongoing concerns about gas safety and the need for rigorous safety protocols to protect public health.

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Firefighters Injured in Explosion

An explosion at the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center in Nashua, New Hampshire, on February 3 injured three firefighters.
The blast occurred while crews were investigating a reported gas leak.
All 40 occupants evacuated safely before the explosion.
The building collapsed due to the blast.
Investigators are looking into whether falling ice damaged the gas line.

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