Newton Continues To Struggle With Stubborn Gas Fire

March 17, 2003
Schools in Newton are closed today because a propane-filled tanker truck that exploded on Friday continued to burn yesterday, stoking fears of another fiery eruption and forcing 750 evacuees to seek a third night of shelter with relatives, friends or at area motels.
Schools in Newton are closed today because a propane-filled tanker truck that exploded on Friday continued to burn yesterday, stoking fears of another fiery eruption and forcing 750 evacuees to seek a third night of shelter with relatives, friends or at area motels.

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