1.   As the fumes spread, they were ignited by the flaming rag and exploded.

2.   Fumes spread through the cabin as the plane was taxiing to the gate in San Francisco, forcing evacuation on the taxiway.

3.   Rush-hour commuters all over central Tokyo fainted, vomited or went into convulsions as the fumes spread.

4.   Rush-hour commutors all over central Tokyo fainted, vomited or went into convulsions as the fumes spread.

5.   Passengers told the police that they heard a loud blast after which noxious fumes spread through the compartments.

6.   Police said it was uncertain whether Gerulaitis was asleep or not when the deadly fumes spread through the room.