All articles tagged with #gas line
An explosion in Youngstown, Ohio, was caused by workers cutting a pressurized gas line they believed was turned off, resulting in one death and several injuries. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating why the pipe was pressurized and how long it had been that way. The explosion destroyed much of the ground floor of Realty Tower, which housed a Chase Bank branch and apartments.
An Ohio building explosion that killed a bank employee and injured several others was caused by a crew cutting a pressurized gas line they mistakenly thought was off, according to the NTSB. The explosion occurred six minutes after the cut, collapsing part of the ground floor and sending debris across the street.
A deadly explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, occurred after workers mistakenly cut a pressurized gas line while clearing out a building's basement. The blast killed a bank employee, injured several others, and caused significant damage to the Realty Tower. The NTSB is investigating why the gas line was pressurized, and the city's mayor stated that cutting the gas line was not necessary for the contracted work.
The NTSB is investigating a deadly explosion at the Realty Building in Youngstown, Ohio, which killed one man and injured seven others. A cut, pressurized gas line in the basement, not actively servicing the building, is suspected to be the cause. The investigation focuses on whether third-party work led to the gas release. The building remains closed until deemed structurally sound, and the community is rallying to support those affected.
A former firehouse in Northwest D.C. caught fire and collapsed, with the blaze being fueled by an uncontrolled gas line. Several nearby homes were evacuated, and the fire spread to a neighboring four-story building under construction. One firefighter was rescued after declaring a mayday. Firefighters are battling the fire from the outside, and no injuries have been reported. Roads in the area are closed. The firehouse was undergoing renovation and was not occupied at the time of the incident.
Two people were killed in a crash in Anderson, South Carolina, after their car veered off the road, hitting a telephone pole, a gas line, and overturning. The victims' identities have not been released at this time.
Fire crews in Omaha are battling an explosion at a home in the north Omaha area. The explosion caused the west-side wall of the home to separate, but everyone inside was safely evacuated. The gas line has been shut off, and the fire is now under control. The neighboring home also sustained structural damage. One dog was rescued from the home, and the Red Cross has been called to assist the displaced occupants.
A stolen SUV crashed into a home in North Las Vegas, hitting a gas line. The occupants of the vehicle fled the scene before the police arrived. The residents of the house were unharmed and moved from the home. The investigation is ongoing, and the police have not yet released a description of the occupants.