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Sad News Here in Reading

the Palmer Chocolate Factory here in Reading blew up yesterday. 2 dead 9 missing


UPDATE:

more than 17 hours after the explosion they pulled a person out of the rubble alive
pdockal · 56-60, M
Prayers for the family's loss
Pretzel · 61-69, M
any accident like that is bad - but a chocolate factory

sorry for the family.

I wonder if it had something to do with chocolate dust - and if it is flammable?
@Pretzel have been in business there since the 40's without incident.
Pretzel · 61-69, M
@saragoodtimes darn

that's just sad.
@Pretzel Yes, terrible news. If they were manufacturing chocolate there, then there's a (very small) risk of a dust explosion from powdered sugar. But if they were only melting bulk chocolate to mold bunnies etc, then I don't think a dust explosion is likely. Gas leak in the basement? Such a tragedy.
1pebbles · 56-60, F
So sad to see a historic Landmark have trouble like that.
Donna15 · 41-45, F
That’s terrible, so sad for everyone involved.
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
Holy shit that's horrible.
Quimliqer · 70-79, M
Thoughts and prayers🙏
vetguy1991 · 51-55, M
@vetguy1991 was a long night for Alan tied up at the hospital just in case
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
Is this the same chocolate manufacturer that claims to create “a flavor explosion in your mouth”?
@MrBrownstone never heard that of the company before. they make cheap chocolate novelty products for the holidays
Kstrong · 56-60, F
I remember hearing about the incident
@Kstrong was a natural gas leak
Kstrong · 56-60, F
@saragoodtimes no matter what, still not a good thing
SW-User
That’s terrible and they’re making Easter candy
@SW-User everything for this year has already been shipped. will hurt Christmas candy sales
What a horrible disaster. Are there still 8 or so missing?
TBone · M
Prayers for all of those involved! So sad! 🙏
Shayama · FVIP
That's very sad
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
@MrBrownstone hasn't been determined yet
Yes. Sad. 🥲
pdockal · 56-60, M
Penny · 46-50, F
Oh no 😦
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
That’s terrible

 
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