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Rowhome explosion in Pigtown, Baltimore

A rowhome exploded in the Pigtown neighborhood of Baltimore less than a week after a similar explosion in Gaithersburg.

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A rowhome exploded on Tuesday in the Pigtown neighborhood of Baltimore, critically injuring 3 people and damaging four homes less than a week after a similar explosion in Gaithersburg.

We don’t yet know the cause of the explosion and and investigation is underway. A ruptured gas line fueled the fire and residents reported smelling gas in the neighborhood. BGE and their contractors have been doing pipeline work in the area for a month or so.

In 2020, a gas explosion in Northwest Baltimore killed two people  Multiple people were injured when a gas line exploded in Pikesville in 2021.

Frequent gas leaks across the U.S. result in death, injury and other damage to our health and environment.

Despite the risks, the Hogan Administration recently announced $9.25 million in grants to expand gas infrastructure in Maryland.

For information on what to do if you suspect a gas leak in your neighborhood, check out our tip guide and share with your friends and family. It has helpful tips on what to do and what NOT to do if you suspect a gas leak in your community.

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