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Duke Energy in the News

Duke Energy explains likely cause of downtown Greensboro explosions

7 hurt, 30 homeless after explosion, fire in Lebanon

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Gas Line Explosion in Alexandria

Dever to Duke: Ditch gas pipeline routes

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Duke Energy Buying NatGas Distributor for Nearly $5 Billion Cash

Dominion, Duke, others form JV to build natural gas pipeline

Stagnant electric demand sparks mega mergers

Duke Energy, Progress Energy to merge in $26B deal

 

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April 29, 2016 Natural Gas Transmission Line Explosion

It was like looking into hell” – First responder

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.

Answers Elusive in Salem, PA Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion

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Man burned in Salem Twp. gas line explosion; homes, businesses evacuated

Pipelines drained, evacuation order lifted as feds investigate cause of Salem Township explosion

PA Pipeline explosion: Evidence of corrosion found

 

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