NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — LEXINGTON, IL
Incident Information
| Report Date | — |
| Operator | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO |
| Commodity | — |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | LEXINGTON |
| State | IL |
| County | MCLEAN |
| Coordinates | 40.64638, -88.77479 |
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 LIGHTNING STRIKE HIT A 5/8"" SERVICE LINE, IGNITING THE GAS AND CAUSING A FIRE WHICH IGNITED THE METER SET AND THE STRUCTURE TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED.
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.