Vehicle hits black iron natural gas riser causing gas leak, explosion and fire
Incident Investigation
Vehicle hits black iron natural gas riser causing gas leak, explosion and fire
October 28, 2020
Gas
Reference Number:
II-1090177-2020 (#19554)
Location: Terrace
Regulated industry sector: Gas - Natural gas system
Incident overview
Black iron natural gas riser located in open area was damaged at ground level causing an uncontrollable natural gas leak. The leak caused an explosion, engulfing vehicle in flames, with glass and shrapnel found 10m away from the explosion site.