When was it published?

February 26, 1946 in The Daily Bulletin

Domestic News February 26, 1946

The Daily Bulletin

Q: What keywords are associated?

New Orleans Explosion, Gas Leak, Federal Housing Project, Building Destruction, Deaths And Injuries

Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

A gas explosion destroyed a three-story, 14-apartment unit in a Negro federal housing project in New Orleans, killing six and injuring over 20. The blast at 6:30 a.m. last week was preceded by reported gas odors, despite checks by management.

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NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26 (ANP) - Federal housing officials have been asked to make inquiry into the blast destruction last week of a three-story, 14-apartment unit of a Negro federal project here which brought death and injury to more than a score of persons. The explosion, followed by fire leaving six known dead, is thought to have been caused by a gas leakage in walls of the building. The odor of gas, detected by residents of the building, is said to have been reported prior to the explosion. Morris J. Edwards Jr., management aide at the project, says that these complaints were always checked.

The blast, which occurred at 6:30 in the morning, ripped apart 13-inch walls of the brick and tile building, felled huge beams and the terrific force shattered windows and scattered scraps of household furnishings over a wide area.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Fire

What keywords are associated?

New Orleans Explosion Gas Leak Federal Housing Project Building Destruction Deaths And Injuries

What entities or persons were involved?

Morris J. Edwards Jr.

Where did it happen?

New Orleans

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New Orleans

Event Date

Last Week

Key Persons

Morris J. Edwards Jr.

Outcome

six known dead, more than a score injured

Event Details

The explosion, followed by fire, destroyed a three-story, 14-apartment unit of a Negro federal project, thought caused by gas leakage in walls. Odor of gas reported by residents prior to the blast at 6:30 in the morning, which ripped apart 13-inch walls, felled beams, shattered windows, and scattered furnishings. Federal housing officials asked to inquire.