The Elevator Channel

Elevators: For as long as I can remember, I have loved elevators. Since I do not have the knowledge of a trained elevator technician, I appreciate elevators from a passenger's point-of-view. I focus on cab aesthetics, fixtures, ride quality, and historical significance.

2. Transit: I'm well known for my videos of public transportation in the St. Louis area, but I do have videos from other cities

01/26/2020

Got an update - The fire started when a white cargo van was driven into the carwash from the wrong direction. The subsequent fire caused the van's fuel tank to explode.

01/26/2020

Remember Splish Splash car wash? As you may have heard on YouTube, it was destroyed in a freak explosion earlier this week. Since it’s in my neighborhood I’ve been monitoring the status pretty closely.

St. Louis Elevators and I took a closer look today. The damage is unbelievable. All equipment destroyed and the exterior wall is collapsing. I’m not even sure the building can be saved.

I’ve been asked about the cause and I don’t know more than what’s in the news. I’m friendly with the mechanic who operates the auto shop next door, but haven’t been able to speak to him since his business was also affected and closed down. My best guess is that they had a gas leak overnight. Fumes built up in the wash and something created a spark. But who knows...

I’ll post any more info if I get it.

https://www.kmov.com/news/explosion-rocks-south-city-neighborhood-overnight/article_aac4ee7a-3c40-11ea-8a8e-df609f4c0926.html