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Explosion due to underground gas line damaged by excavator
Incident Investigation
Explosion due to underground gas line damaged by excavator
November 18, 2021
Reference Number:
II-1288074-2021 (#25071)
Location: Comox
Regulated industry sector: Gas - Natural gas system
Incident overview
Exposed underground gas line was struck by an excavator while installing new perimeter drain around occupied military barracks building under exterior renovation. Escaping gas migrated into the building and contacted a source of ignition, resulting in an explosion.