Gas Line Explosion Flames Lincoln County - 8-1-19
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Fire officials say a gas line burst early Thursday morning sparking a billowing fire and sending debris into the night sky.
The ground in the area near Junction City was scorched and smoke could still be seen at around 11:30 a.m.
Speaking in Danville, NTSB investigator Mike Hiller said the agency will be reviewing the 62-year-old pipeline’s maintenance and inspection records and repair history.
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