Southern California House Explosion Injures 8
The New York Times • 11/17/2025 • Last cited 11/17/2025
Summary
A house explosion in Southern California injured eight people and led to the evacuation of 16 nearby homes, according to fire officials. They reported that crews had stopped a gas leak at the site and were investigating the cause of the explosion.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
58 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 58 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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