The utility failed to upgrade equipment that could have prevented the deadly explosion.
They are also suing Kay Management, the company that runs the Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring.
A dozen could have caused explosions.
In recent tests of D.C.’s natural gas delivery system, a group of researchers found thousands of methane leaks lurking beneath the city’s streets.
When it comes to utility rage around these parts, Pepco is the target of a majority of complaints. But perhaps we should be paying a little bit more attention to Washington Gas, if this ABC7 report is any indication.
Brentwood Road NE is currently closed from Rhode Island Ave. to Saratoga Ave. due to a gas leak, according to District Department of Transportation spokesperson John Lisle. A construction crew working in the area caused the leak when they struck an underground gas line, Lisle said. DDOT says both drivers and pedestrians should use an alternate route through the evening rush hour. While the road is expected to be reopened by approximately 6 p.m., that…
Looks like a lot of the homes currently without gas in Shaw are in for a long night. Alert DC just sent out an update that Emergency Management officials have set up a “warming center” at Kennedy Recreation Center (1407 7th Street NW), and reminding residents that if they are using space heaters, they should leave at least three feet of space around the heater to reduce the risk of a fire. Fire officials are…
View Larger Map In case you missed this morning’s Alert DC notice, Washington Gas reported that gas service has been interrupted to some 400 homes in the Shaw neighborhood as of just after 8 a.m. Not great timing, considering the recent cold snap. The outage was reportedly caused by a Washington Gas employee accidentally damaging a gas line. The area affected is from U Street to Rhode Island Ave NW, and from 8th St. to…
Good morning, Washington. Think good thoughts for Tian Tian, the National Zoo’s male giant panda and the biological father of Tai Shan/Butterstick. Tian Tian underwent eye surgery yesterday to remove inflamed tissue from one of his third eyelids. He’s expected to make a full recovery, but in the meantime he’ll have to live with the shame of being the one to expose this whole pandas having third eyelids monstrosity. DCist has always held a…
Good morning, Washington. We’ll be standing by for a good chunk of the day to see what the Metro Board decides to do about the proposed fare hike – the Board is meeting at 11 a.m. for a session that is expected to produce a final vote on the fare hikes, which could go into effect as soon as January. Board members have indicated they would likely pass a fare hike that is slightly less…
