Contractor gas line strike triggers home explosion in Missouri
A Missouri home was destroyed on March 3 after a contractor struck a natural gas line during utility work, leading to an explosion in the community of Imperial, south of St. Louis.
According to the Rock Community Fire Protection District, crews were initially dispatched around noon to investigate reports of a gas leak in the neighborhood. The damaged line allowed gas to accumulate inside a residence on White Haven Court, which exploded roughly 80 minutes later, KSDK News reported. Five of the six residents were inside the home at the time but managed to evacuate shortly before the blast.
The explosion destroyed the home and caused damage to two neighboring houses, while debris was scattered across the surrounding area. Fire crews spent several hours extinguishing flames and addressing hot spots following the incident, according to KSDK News.
Local reports indicate fiber internet installation work was underway nearby when the gas line was struck, though authorities have not yet confirmed which contractor was responsible. The incident remains under investigation.
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