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Lightning Strike Apparent Cause Of Cantonment Gas Leak
August 13, 2014
A gas leak that shut down Pine Forest Road in a Cantonment neighborhood Tuesday night was believed to be caused by lightning.
The leak was report about 7:15 p..m. near the intersection of Pine Forest Road and Graham Road, just north of the Pine Forest Assembly of God. A nearby homeowner reported seeing and hearing the lightning strike before walking outside to see natural gas blowing into the air.
Work crews had the gas shut off in about an hour in order to make repairs to the pipe. Three families voluntarily evacuated during the incident.
There were no injuries reported.
Pictured: Gas can been seen spewing out of the ground Tuesday evening following a lightning strike on Pine Forest Road. Reader submitted photos by Renee Maneen for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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4 Responses to “Lightning Strike Apparent Cause Of Cantonment Gas Leak”
The Church had several Electrical Issues to address, Phone system, Sewer lift station, Checking everything… This Ridge is SO prone to lightning!!!
Jane.I,to,have thought about that.I have never heard of it happening.But something to maybe ask someone from the gas company.
Yes…
http://www.northescambia.com/2014/04/breaking-lightning-sparks-molino-house-fire-one-injured
I often wondered what would happen if lightning hit a natural gas line. I thought it would blow up and catch on fire. Guess it just damages the line. What about those big metal containers for gas that people have in yards? Will they blow up if lightning hits one?