Southern California Gas Co. said a huge explosion Monday at a house in Murrieta, Calif., that left a utility worker dead and 15 others injured underscores the dangers of home improvements and construction without following gas safety rules. Southern California Gas Co. responded to reports of a natural gas line that was damaged during work on the home Monday morning. Three Murrieta firefighters were among the 15 injured, according to Murrieta Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief David Lantzer. Officials announced Tuesday that the firefighters have been released from the hospital, as has the other Southern California Gas Co. worker who was injured. Southern California Gas, the primary gas provider for Southern California, stopped the flow of gas to the property at 1 p.m.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 16, 2019 15:47 UTC