Range of chained explosions

Is it just me or has the range for when explosions trigger new explosions (chained) increased as of the latest patch?
I like to kill ticks that spawn in houses by shooting the powerboxes that are on the houses but after the patch this has gotten me killed a number of times as the cars that are parked outside also blow up. This did not used to happen.

Apart from the bummer that I blow myself up it is also means that there are no cars left in the vincinity to blow up to kill robots…

And while it is cool to see a bunch of cars explode making towns loook like they are being carpet bombed it seems a bit silly and over the top…

Well, at least it does bring a bit balance back…
Removal of explosives (cars) that helps a lot to make you OP.