Emergency responders at scene of explosion at natural gas compressor station

Emergency responders at scene of explosion at natural gas compressor station by Laura Legere, March 29, 2012, The Times-Tribune
Colleen Connolly, a spokeswoman for the Department of Environmental Protection, said regulators were alerted to the explosion at around 11:30 a.m. and are responding to the site. There is a natural gas blow off from the site, she said. Chinchilla Hose Co. in South Abington Twp. has been called in to provide a foam material to help contain the gas and fire. “They are trying right now to shut off the natural gas release valve,” she said. … Dallas Twp. supervisor Liz Martin said gas has been flowing through the pipeline for some time. ”We’re watching and waiting very carefully. We want to make sure there’s not a surge of gas heading our way,” she said. Ms. Martin said Dallas Twp. emergency management coordinator Alan Pugh is monitoring the situation and keeping the Dallas School District posted. “It’s hitting so close to home it’s not even funny. I’m still shaking inside because it could easily have been here,”