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Oil and Gas Wells Shut Down After Colorado Home Blast

More than 3,000 petroleum wells are being shut down in Colorado as a precaution after a house explosion killed two people, an oil and gas company said Wednesday. Anadarko Energy said it operated a well about 200 feet (60 meters) …

Grand Junction Residents Concerned About Asbestos

Grand Junction, Colo., residents are concerned about asbestos contamination after a home exploded last year, forcing dozens of people to evacuate. According to KREX-TV, Colorado Mesa University later bought the property and hired a company to clean up the site. …

Officials Seek Cause of Vermont House Explosion

Vermont fire officials are trying to determine what caused an explosion that heavily damaged a Townshend home. No one was home during the blast, reported about 3 a.m. Wednesday. The owner was away on vacation. Officials suspect a problem with …