samedi 25 janvier 2014

Winnipeg - gas pipeline explodes

Natural gas pipeline explodes near Otterburne







A natural gas pipeline is on fire this morning after exploding overnight near Otterburne, about 50 kilometres south of Winnipeg.



St-Pierre-Jolys RCMP responded around 1:05 a.m. to what they're calling a "loud explosion."



"I was out for a dog walk and saw a huge fire ball-like burst of light to my south, and knowing that there's a gas relay station at the north end of Ile des Chênes, that seems the most likely candidate," said area resident John Sadoway.



"It lit up the whole sky here for half an hour. The sky's still glowing, actually," said another witness, Tyler Holigroski.



Police have confirmed the fire is coming from the pipeline, but say the burning gas is non-toxic.



The pipeline, which is owned by TransCanada PipeLines, has been temporarily shutdown




(CBC)



And for further reference: MacFury's perspective on pipelines: Lac Mégantic Rail Disaster





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