Gary H wrote:

On Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:31:21 -0500, Pete C. wrote:
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What are the more safer alternatives?

In no particular order: Oil, wood, solar, coal, electric (resistive or
heat pump) none of which have ever caused a house explosion and killed
people.

They're also more polluting.

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Solar is most certainly not more polluting, nor is electric depending on
the generation source. In any case, pollution isn't much of a concern
vs. getting blown up.