Pipeline rupture in Ward County causes fire

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WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The company whose pipe caught fire released the following statement about the incident:

Northern Natural Gas experienced a pipeline rupture near Monahans, Texas overnight on August 16, 2023. There are no known injuries.
There was a fire at the point of the incident, which has been completely extinguished. The site has been secured, and this section of the pipeline system has been isolated. Any residual gas has either burned off or dissipated. There is currently no threat to public safety.
Northern Natural Gas appreciates the response of the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department, as supported by units from Barstowm, Pyote, Fort Stockton and Wickett.
Northern Natural Gas is coordinating with all local, state and federal authorities. Northern Natural Gas is using all necessary resources to investigate the cause of the incident and safely restore service to our customers. We expect to begin repairs to the system later today.
Northern Natural Gas

The Chief of Monahans Fire Department has confirmed that crews spent the early morning Wednesday battling a fire that started as a pipeline rupture.

Officials say that the pipeline rupture was discovered at around 2 a.m.Wednesday morning. Ward, Pecos, and Reeves county officials battled the fire which spread to grass and brush nearby.

The Wickett and Pyote Volunteer Fire Department also responded to this incident.

We will update this story with more information as it is known.

Pipeline rupture in Ward County causes fire

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