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Firefighter Braves Exploding Car [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:30:10 +0000

Cars are far less likely to explode in real life than they are in the movies. But when they do, you certainly don’t want your face anywhere close to the dramatic combustion.

The firefighter in this video had no choice on the matter, as he was trying to douse an already flaming car when it exploded right under his chin. Yet through some combination of testicular fortitude and confidence in his flame-retardant suit, the smoke eater doesn’t even flinch when the car blows up. Check out the amazing reaction below.

Billings Explosion on Rimrock Road-[UPDATE]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:04:26 +0000

At about 10:35 this morning an explosion occurred at Placer Drive and Rimrock Road, across from Rocky Mountain College. At least one home has blown up and caught another on fire. update billings gazette.com: http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/article_c47af724-91ef-11e0-9df2-001cc4c002e0.html Rimrock Road has been reopened, but all streets north of Rimrock Road in the area remain closed.

Big Billings Boom!- Explosion On Placer Drive Off Of Rimrock Road

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:16:04 +0000

The boom you heard was an explosion on Placer Drive off of Rimrock Road across from Rocky Mountain College. From ktvq: Billings Fire Department personnel have been dispatched to the area of Placer Drive and Rimrock Road following an explosion. We are getting initial reports of damage in the area. We will update with information [...]