NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — LEXINGTON, IL — January 11, 2020
Incident Information
| Incident Date | January 11, 2020 |
| Operator | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | LEXINGTON |
| State | IL |
| County | MCLEAN |
| Coordinates | 40.64638, -88.77479 |
Cause
| Cause | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | LIGHTNING |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $100 |
| Emergency Response | $500 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
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.