"CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS"

gas_distribution Incident — BROOKLYN PARK, MN — July 15, 2011

Incident Information

Incident DateJuly 15, 2011
Operator"CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS"
CommodityNATURAL GAS
Pipeline Typegas_distribution

Location

CityBROOKLYN PARK
StateMN
CountyHENNEPIN
Coordinates45.09743, -93.33412

Cause

CauseNATURAL FORCE DAMAGE
SubcauseLIGHTNING

Casualties

Fatalities0
Injuries0

Costs

Property Damage$50
Emergency Response$800
Other Costs$0

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Incident Narrative

"HOUSE AT 4110 78 CT NORTH, BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AND SUBSEQUENT HOUSE FIRE DAMAGED THE GAS METER AND RISER RESULTING IN RELEASE OF GAS."

About This Pipeline Incident

Pipeline incident data is reported to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). All significant incidents involving fatalities, injuries, or property damage over $50,000 must be reported.

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