(George William Herbert) wrote in news:bgv2h3$iuq$1
@gw.retro.com:

There has apparently been an explosion and ongoing structure
and grassfire at the United Technologies Pratt and Whitney
Space Propulsion Systems site in San Jose, CA (600 Metcalf Road).
Reports are that it happened about 6:15pm pacific time.
My mother *heard* the explosion at their house which is
about 18 miles away, so it was a fairly big one.

What happened, what blew up and possible casualties are not
yet being reported that I am aware of.

Link to story:

http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/news/6483981.htm

Seems to be an occasional occurance at this solid fuel motor
facility.

--Damon