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Title: Gas Explosion Graphic, Centralia, MO
Date: 1982-01-30
Description: supposed to when the pressure gauge (2) reads zero. But the safety valve failed to reduce pressure levels, turning pilot lights into blowtorches.

Title: Centralia Red Cross After Explosion
Date: 1982-01-28, 1982-01-29
Description: Gas Explosion - Raymond Parmer, 6, eats and drinks in the Red Cross center which was established after the gas explosions. The kids were released from school early. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Parmer.

Title: Gas Explosion, Centralia, MO
Date: 1982-01-28, 1982-01-29
Description: Gas explosion - The Neta Cox residence destroyed by the gas explosion which damaged homes throughout the city.

Title: Gutted Home, Centralia, MO
Date: 1982-01-29
Description: Winter photograph of the gutted home of Art Houston at 213 Jenkins St. Centralia, Mo.

Title: Burnt Home, Centralia, MO
Date: 1982-01-30
Description: Ruins of 422 Allen St. in Centralia, Mo. after fire.

Title: House Explosion, Centralia, MO
Date: 1982-01-29
Description: Neta Cox's house, in which she was born 76 years ago, now lies in ruins after safety valve failed.

Title: Press Conference for Explosion, Centralia, MO
Date: 1982-01-28
Description: Press conference was called by Missouri Power and Light officials to explain what happened.

Title: Portrait of Neta Cox, Centralia, MO
Date: 1982-01-28
Description: Photo of Mrs. Neta Cox whose residence was destroyed by the gas explosion.

Title: Gas Explosion Damage, Centralia, MO
Date: 1982-01-28
Description: Art Houston, 73, Thursday stands in front of what remained of his home of 37 years. Houston's house was one of about 20 that were damaged or destroyed when a city grader struck some gas company equipment sending high-pressure gas through low-pressure lines.

Title: Aerial View of Centralia Gas Explosion
Date: 1982-01-29
Description: Fire trucks and hoses surround the home of Art Houston at 213 Jenkins St., Centralia, Mo. The house was reportedly gutted. As the fires spread through Centralia Thursday, hundreds fled their homes. Damage was estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and smoke could be seen 15 miles away.

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