Superior Propane Plant in Maple, before 1962 (M993.10)
The third #AAW2025 post focuses on the Maple Superior Propane Plant. This plant operated in Maple until 1962. Shortly after 11 pm on August 4th, a massive explosion at the business rocked the village of Maple, with those nearby describing it as being like a bomb going off, making a loud noise, shattering windows and spreading fire. It injured several and caused one fatality. Herbert Joslin, who worked for the propane plant as a stock clerk, had made a heroic attempt to stop gas from escaping from a tank truck in the storage yard. However, he was unable to do so before the explosion occurred and he died. This explosion led to the establishment of a professional firefighting force in Maple.
City of Vaughan Archives: M993.10
Superior Propane Plant in Maple, before 1962 (M993.10)
The third #AAW2025 post focuses on the Maple Superior Propane Plant. This plant operated in Maple until 1962. Shortly after 11 pm on August 4th, a massive explosion at the business rocked the village of Maple, with those nearby describing it as being like a bomb going off, making a loud noise, shattering windows and spreading fire. It injured several and caused one fatality. Herbert Joslin, who worked for the propane plant as a stock clerk, had made a heroic attempt to stop gas from escaping from a tank truck in the storage yard. However, he was unable to do so before the explosion occurred and he died. This explosion led to the establishment of a professional firefighting force in Maple.
City of Vaughan Archives: M993.10