The explosion serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed to local communities by expanding fossil fuel infrastructure, particularly in high-density industrial areas.
Energy Transfer has a troubling history of spills and accidents, drawing significant public scrutiny and protests against their pipeline projects, notably the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Despite no fatalities reported, the incident left thousands without power and forced hundreds of homes to evacuate, emphasizing the risks to residential areas near gas infrastructure.
The ongoing fire, burning off excess gas for over 12 hours, highlights the environmental impact and air quality threats from pipelines transporting hazardous materials.
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