November 16,2006 - At around 15:10hrs Franklin Fire Dept with mutual aid from Bozrah responded to the Quiet Corner Resturant on Rt-32 for a propane tank fire. Lebanon Car 206 was at the scene and reported that a 1000lb propane tank's cap had been broken and the gas company was on the scene venting the tank in an attempt to repair. No fire was visible. The gas company reported the tank was 35% full. An additional tanker from Lebanon was added to the assignment. The road was shut down until the gas vaporized and the area was safe. A vapor cloud was scene over the building for the first 20 minutes into the incident. CSP-Troop K & DEP also responded.
A shot of the scene from the upwind side
Franklin Command Car-125 communicates with WW on progress
The gas company working on the tanks
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