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 Woman hospitalized after home explosion
www.nwitimes.com  - John Luke | The Times 

Foreclosures and vacant homes are a big part of our market in Northwest Indiana.  The condition of these properties is often less than desirable.  They are dirty, moldy, and occasionally smell like rotten eggs.  Sound familiar?

How many times have you given feedback to a listing agent and said “we smelled gas in the basement”.  I did that just last week and it is my hope that the particular agent had it looked at.

Tuesday afternoon a local real estate agent, Pat Conforti, was meeting a young family at a vacant home in the Gary/Merrillville area.  She got to the property before her client.  One click of a light switch was all it took to make the home explode.

Earlier in the day the utility company was at the home with the seller and turned on the gas and electric.  They are still investigating the explosion.

The home was a brick ranch.  The explosion blew the bricks off.  The force of the explosion ripped her clothing into pieces and she has burns over a significant part of her body.  She was taken to a burn unit in Chicago, IL.  It would have been worse if the young family had been with her. 

I never thought much about the gas smells in these homes because it is all too common.  I will certainly be on my guard from now on. 

Please be careful out there!

 



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4 Comments on Real estate agent hospitalized after home explosion

MAR
15
2012
235,152 Points

That is absolutely horrible Christine.  I hope that poor agent is going to be alright.  Thank you for bringing this to our attention.  One more thing to add to the list of issues we have to be on the look our for to keep ourselves and our clients safe. If you hear an update about the agents' condition, please post a follow up. 
9:55pm • #1
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Carla,  I certainly didn't think much of gas odors unless they were overwhelming.  Definitely will pay closer attention to it now.  I had a closing with her in the fall, she's a real sweetheart.
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20
2012
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Christine,

That's a scary and horrible story.  I hope the agent has a complete and speedy recovery.
9:09pm • #3
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22
2012
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Unfortunately, the gas smell isn't something we always think about unless it is overpowering.  Still no updates on the investigation into the explosion or her condition.

 
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