Firestone Gas Explosion
Aired 12/14/17
After a deadly house explosion in Firestone was linked to an abandoned pipeline that was cut and leaking a gas, many are wondering whether a similar incident could happen again. The governor has made suggestions for changes to oil and gas regulations – but is it enough? We investigate what happened and what’s being done to protect the public.
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