Gas Explosion Causes Fireball in Texas

A crew was working on a natural gas line in Texas when a backhoe hit the line, causing a dangerous fireball.

Aug 29, 2012
A crew was working on a natural gas line in Texas when a backhoe hit the line, causing a dangerous fireball. 

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