"CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS"
gas_distribution Incident — EDEN PRAIRIE, MN — July 20, 2019
Incident Information
| Incident Date | July 20, 2019 |
| Operator | "CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS" |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | EDEN PRAIRIE |
| State | MN |
| County | HENNEPIN |
| Coordinates | 44.87298, -93.45690 |
Cause
| Cause | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | LIGHTNING |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $200 |
| Emergency Response | $1,600 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"LIGHTNING STRUCK A TREE NEAR 14151 GREEN VIEW CT, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN CAUSING A FIRE AND A GAS LEAK. THE ESTIMATED COST OF DAMAGE FROM THE INCIDENT EXCEEDS $50,000. ALL INVESTIGATIONS COMPLETE AND SERVICE RESTORED ON 10/28/2019."
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.