ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO
gas_distribution Incident — SAVANNAH, GA
Incident Information
| Report Date | — |
| Operator | ATLANTA GAS LIGHT CO |
| Commodity | — |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | SAVANNAH |
| State | GA |
| County | CHATHAM |
| Coordinates | 32.03564, -81.07242 |
Cause
| Cause | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | — |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | — |
| Lost Commodity | — |
| Public/Private Damage | — |
| Emergency Response | — |
| Environmental Remediation | — |
| Other Costs | — |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
A 1/2-INCH PLASTIC NATURAL GAS SERVICE WAS RUPTURED BY LIGHTNING DURING A STORM. THE LIGHTNING HAD STRUCK A TREE AND TRAVELED DOWN TO A CHAIN LINK FENCE CONNECTED TO THE HOUSE AND TRAVELED DOWN TO THE PIPE. THE ESCAPING GAS IGNITED WHERE FIRE ASSOCIATED WITH THE LIGHTNING STRIKE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE. ONCE THE INCIDENT WAS MADE SAFE IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INCIDENT WOULD EXCEED THE $50,000 THRESHOLD FOR REPORTING WHERE THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (NRC) WAS CONTACTED AT THAT TIME. ADDITIONAL NRC REPORT NUMBER 1285508 WAS CREATED FOR THE SAME EVENT AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL CALL WAS PLACED WITH THE NRC TO UPDATE THE INITIAL TELEPHONIC NOTICE.
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.