'Could Have Been Quite a Bit Worse': Utility Crew Strikes Gas Line, Sparking Huge Fire that Damaged Several Homes in Matthews

Power line spark ignites natural gas leak in dramatic video from North Carolina

Dashcam footage shows the moment that a power line sparked a natural gas leak in North Carolina. A utility company working in a neighbourhood in Charlotte on Wednesday (13 May) reportedly struck a natural gas main whilst digging. Video shows the moment that the main exploded, sending a huge column of fire high into the sky. Several homes in the immediate area were evacuated out of caution, Matthews Fire & EMS said as they confirmed that almost 1…

'Could have been quite a bit worse': Utility crew strikes gas line, sparking huge fire that damaged several homes in Matthews

Fire crews continue working to contain a major gas line rupture and fire in Matthews that has damaged at least two homes.

Two homes damaged after major gas line rupture ignites in Matthews

Fire crews continue working to contain a major gas line rupture and fire in Matthews that has damaged at least two homes.

2 homes 'significantly damaged' in Matthews gas line explosion, officials say

Several fire departments are on the scene of a gas leak and fire on Pleasant Plains Road and Morningwood Drive.

'We were close,' Matthews, NC, Fire Chief Says after Gas Line Blows

Just after Matthews firefighters walked away from the ruptured line, a massive explosion occurred.

Nearly 100 Firefighters Respond to Major Gas Explosion and Fire in Matthews

A massive gas explosion sent flames soaring over a Matthews neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, damaging homes and triggering a huge emergency response involving nearly 100 firefighters. The explosion happened near Pleasant Plains Road and Morningwood Drive after a contractor drilling and setting poles reportedly struck a natural gas line around 11:55 a.m. According to Matthews Fire & EMS, the leak ignited shortly after crews arrived, escalating i…