Water Heater Explosion Partially Destroys
Hotel in Ludlow, Vermont
Vermont fire officials say an explosion in an oil-fired
water heater has destroyed part of a motel in Ludlow.
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2015 • Updated at 12:05 PM EST
Vermont fire officials say an explosion in an oil-fired
water heater has destroyed part of a motel in Ludlow.
No one was in in the building at time of the explosion
and no injuries have been reported.
The assistant state fire marshal says the explosion was
in a two-story annex of the Best Western and contained about three to four
guest rooms.
He says the explosion caused severe structural damage
and the building is thought to be a total loss of around $500,000.
Authorities say the explosion is not considered to be
suspicious.