Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(112,136 posts)
Thu Nov 14, 2013, 02:35 PM Nov 2013

Pipeline explodes in North Texas; no injuries

MILFORD, Texas —

A Chevron gas pipeline has exploded in rural North Texas and the company asked local emergency personnel to evacuate a nearby town.

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office says the explosion occurred about 9:30 a.m. Thursday at a rig near Milford, about 40 miles south of Dallas. Chevron spokesman Justin Higgs says the accident involves a liquefied petroleum gas pipeline.

Flames could be seen shooting into the air and some vehicles at the worksite burned.

Sheriff's spokeswoman Jo Ann Livingston says authorities have not received any word of injuries.

More at http://www.statesman.com/ap/ap/energy/pipeline-explodes-in-north-texas-no-injuries/nbr9c/ .

[font color=green]Milford is located along I-35 about 20 miles north of West, Texas.[/font]

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Texas»Pipeline explodes in Nort...