WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO
gas_distribution Incident, ASHBURN, VA, January 5, 2026
Incident Information
| Incident Date | January 5, 2026 |
| Operator | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | ASHBURN |
| State | VA |
| County | LOUDOUN COUNTY |
| Coordinates | 39.00779, -77.43766 |
Cause
| Cause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE |
| Subcause | EXCAVATION DAMAGE BY THIRD PARTY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $650 |
| Emergency Response | $104,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"ON JANUARY 5, 2026, AT APPROXIMATELY 10:53, GEOTHERMAL TECHNICAL, AN EXCAVATOR USING A 6
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.