This is a sobering illustration of what would happen in our communities if Duke’s high pressure natural gas line failed. This 30″ transmission line, just like the one Duke is proposing, was not installed in a densely populated area. The community developed after the pipeline was installed as a result of urban sprawl. Why would Duke even consider creating a situation like this here?
Watch this. This is why we are concerned.
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Date: April 29, 2016, 8:00 am
Location: Rural Salem, PA (31 sq. mi radius/pop. 6,500)
Injuries: Richard Johnston did not come into contact with any flames. The heat from the explosion was so intense, it burned him inside his home ¼ mile away from the explosion.
Damage Description: 12 foot deep hole, 1500 sq. feet; scorched 44 acres
Issues: First responders could not get out of their emergency vehicles ¼ mile from explosion because heat was so intense.
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