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Man uses Blowtorch to remove ice

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http://www.whas11.com/home/Beuchel-house-gutted-after-blowtorch-used-to-melt-icicles-84719257.html

A man in Beuchel Kentucky uses a blowtorch to remove ice from his home and sets his house on fire. The man was a plumber who used his blowtorch that is usually used to heat up pipes.

Submitted on 02/20/2010

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: WHAS11 news Feburary 18, 2010

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Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
The writeup needs work, but WHAT WAS THIS GUY THINKING!?!?! Roofs are a LOT more flammable than pipes. The kicker is that the article mentions a safe alternative (roof covers) to what this guy did! Thanks, and submit again!

Shadow said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Metal pipes= not flammable... wooden house = flammable, definate honorable mention, and lucky no one got hurt!

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