Tag: propane liability prevention

Sturgis, South Dakota: Propane Tanks Explode During Pole Barn Fire

On the afternoon of May 13, 2026, the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department responded to a pole barn fire in the Black Hills region of western South Dakota. Crews arriving on scene found the structure actively burning. During firefighting operations, propane tanks stored at or near the structure reached ignition conditions and exploded, producing visible flame… Continue reading Sturgis, South Dakota: Propane Tanks Explode During Pole Barn Fire

Carbon Monoxide Exposure and Outdated Customer Instructions

Carbon monoxide incidents tied to propane systems remain one of the most preventable sources of serious injury, property damage, and liability in this industry. Yet many customer-facing warnings, leave-behinds, and service scripts have not meaningfully changed in years. That messaging gap creates risk. When an incident occurs, investigators and insurers do not ask whether the… Continue reading Carbon Monoxide Exposure and Outdated Customer Instructions