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flag Pascal Blasio, convicted in 2019 for a 2017 gas explosion that injured 81, died in prison at 64; he maintained innocence.

flag Pascal Blasio, the furniture shop owner convicted in 2019 of causing a 2017 gas explosion in New Ferry, Merseyside, has died in prison at age 64. flag The blast, which injured 81 people and damaged 63 properties, was ruled a deliberate act to fraudulently claim insurance. flag Blasio maintained his innocence until death, with his wife calling the conviction unjust. flag The gas supplier, Contract Natural Gas, was fined £320,000 for a health and safety offense. flag The affected area has been redeveloped, and an investigation into Blasio’s death in custody is ongoing.

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