Enbridge Repairs Damaged Pipeline After Ohio Explosion
Enbridge Gas Ohio says it is repairing a damaged pipeline and restoring service following a gas explosion that destroyed three homes as investigators examine the cause of the incident.
(P&GJ) — Enbridge Gas Ohio says it is repairing a damaged natural gas pipeline and restoring service following a gas explosion that destroyed three homes on June 25 in Twinsburg Township, Ohio, as state officials continue investigating the incident.
According to WKYC, the utility said its crews were responding to a damaged pipeline when the explosion occurred.
Enbridge said crews were dispatched to Hiram Lane after receiving reports of a damaged gas line on June 25. The company said the explosion occurred shortly after its personnel arrived, prompting crews to shut off gas service to the affected neighborhood while working with local emergency responders.
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"We shut off gas to the affected neighborhood and the area was made safe," Enbridge said in a statement to WKYC. "We're working to repair the pipeline and to restore service."
According to WKYC, the incident began after contractors performing underground utility work reportedly struck a natural gas pipeline on June 25. One home exploded, igniting nearby structures and destroying three homes. Two people were injured, while authorities said no one was inside the house that exploded.
The Ohio State Fire Marshal is leading the investigation, with Enbridge assisting authorities. The utility said it remains on site and thanked local emergency responders for their response.
Separately, the City of Twinsburg has suspended all boring, directional drilling and related underground utility work until the incident can be reviewed. Neighboring cities, including Stow and Hudson, announced similar temporary suspensions. As reported by WKYC, Uniti Group, owner of Windstream, confirmed contractors working on its Kinetic Fiber network were performing work in the area when the explosion occurred and said it is cooperating with investigators.