An uncontrolled release of natural gas on a newly installed piping system results in a fire
September 18, 2020
Gas
Reference Number:
II-1069070-2020 (#19265)
Location: Nanaimo
Regulated industry sector: Gas – Natural gas system
Incident overview
A natural gas leaked from a newly installed gas line in a warehouse-type grocery store was ignited by a nearby appliance, resulting in a fire. The fire which damaged the floor and warped a stainless steel wall.