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Missouri gas pipeline explodes, erupts in flames

A pipeline owned by Dallas-based Panhandle Eastern Pipeline ruptured in central Missouri. No injuries were reported.

Missouri gas pipeline explodes, erupts in flames

Gas pipeline explosion

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Published : Mar 4, 2019, 11:49 PM IST

Audrain County: Officials are investigating the cause of a gas pipeline explosion during the weekend in central Missouri.

Gas pipeline explosion

The pipeline owned by Dallas-based Panhandle Eastern Pipeline ruptured Sunday morning along Missouri 15 about 1 mile (1.61 kilometer) north of Mexico in Audrain County.

Little Dixie Fire Protection District Fire Chief Steve Gentry said his crews weren't able to battle the blaze when they first arrived because the flames were so intense. No injuries were reported.

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Audrain County: Officials are investigating the cause of a gas pipeline explosion during the weekend in central Missouri.

Gas pipeline explosion

The pipeline owned by Dallas-based Panhandle Eastern Pipeline ruptured Sunday morning along Missouri 15 about 1 mile (1.61 kilometer) north of Mexico in Audrain County.

Little Dixie Fire Protection District Fire Chief Steve Gentry said his crews weren't able to battle the blaze when they first arrived because the flames were so intense. No injuries were reported.

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RESTRICTION SUMMARY: MUST CREDIT AUDRAIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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Audrain County, Missouri - 3 March 2019
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1. Cell phone footage of flames erupting at end of road
STORYLINE:
Officials are investigating the cause of a gas pipeline explosion during the weekend in central Missouri.
The pipeline owned by Dallas-based Panhandle Eastern Pipeline ruptured Sunday morning along Missouri 15 about 1 mile (1.61 kilometer) north of Mexico in Audrain County.
Little Dixie Fire Protection District Fire Chief Steve Gentry said his crews weren't able to battle the blaze when they first arrived because the flames were so intense. No injuries were reported.
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