How does a gas leak cause an explosion? By Niamh Ordner, Dallas Morning News (June 1, 2026) “It is possible that, after the gas line was hit, the gas migrated underground and into the apartment building, where it then reached … [Read more...] about How does a gas leak cause an explosion?
Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion
Family sues PG&E, Alameda Co. and contractors after Hayward-area explosion obliterates home
Family sues PG&E, Alameda Co. and contractors after Hayward-area explosion obliterates home By Bay City News, ABC 7 (May 13, 2026) " A family whose Hayward-area home was obliterated in a PG&E pipeline explosion last year filed … [Read more...] about Family sues PG&E, Alameda Co. and contractors after Hayward-area explosion obliterates home
Former NTSB director focuses on tree roots as potential factor in Preston Hollow house explosions
Former NTSB director focuses on tree roots as potential factor in Preston Hollow house explosions By Zack Briggs, KENS5 (May 6, 2026) Hall said the chemical that gives natural gas its distinctive odor can be stripped away as the gas … [Read more...] about Former NTSB director focuses on tree roots as potential factor in Preston Hollow house explosions
NTSB Report on Fatal South Jordan, UT Explosion Reveals Crack in Notoriously Problematic Pipe Material as its Root Cause
The explosion rattled a suburban Utah neighborhood and tragically took the life of 15-year-old Logan Hansen. For the second time this year, the NTSB identified Aldyl-A pipe as the source of a fatal failure, it was also at the center of the … [Read more...] about NTSB Report on Fatal South Jordan, UT Explosion Reveals Crack in Notoriously Problematic Pipe Material as its Root Cause
NTSB Issues Eight Recommendations to Atmos Energy after its 2024 Explosions in Jackson, MS Kill One, Injure Another and Blow Up Three Houses
In recent years, Atmos Energy’s gas distribution pipeline network has experienced a slew of home explosions. The recommendations from the NTSB come on the heels of yet another Atmos-related explosion on March 19 in Lake Dallas, Texas that … [Read more...] about NTSB Issues Eight Recommendations to Atmos Energy after its 2024 Explosions in Jackson, MS Kill One, Injure Another and Blow Up Three Houses
Pipeline restarts under reduced pressure in Washington County
Pipeline restarts under reduced pressure in Washington County By Olivia Cohen, The Gazette (March 11, 2026) "A ‘concerning’ failure Bill Caram, executive director of the nonprofit Pipeline Safety Trust, said there is a “significant” … [Read more...] about Pipeline restarts under reduced pressure in Washington County
Forsyth County commissioners pass resolution opposing pipeline expansion
Forsyth County commissioners pass resolution opposing pipeline expansion By Chaewon Chung, Winston-Salem Journal (Aug. 28, 2025) "Citing data analysis by the watchdog group Pipeline Safety Trust, the resolution stated that Transco — … [Read more...] about Forsyth County commissioners pass resolution opposing pipeline expansion
3 On Your Side Investigates: Gaslit
3 On Your Side Investigates: Gaslit By C.J. LeMaster, WLBT3 (May 9, 2024) "Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, said the federal regulator, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, is also … [Read more...] about 3 On Your Side Investigates: Gaslit