NTSB LAUNCHES GO TEAM TO INVESTIGATE GAS PIPELINE EXPLOSION

Friday, September 10, 2010

NTSB LAUNCHES GO TEAM TO INVESTIGATE GAS PIPELINE EXPLOSION

NTSB ADVISORY - National Transportation Safety Board Go Team launched
National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594
September 10, 2010

AP Photo - A massive fire roars through a mostly residential neighborhood in San Bruno, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. Firefighters from San Bruno and surrounding cities are battling the blaze that started on a hillside and is now consuming homes in a residential neighborhood.

The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a Go Team to investigate last night's explosion and fire in a California neighborhood that appears to be related to a natural gas pipeline.
Local authorities in San Bruno, California, report that dozens of homes were destroyed in the accident. The extent of injuries and possible fatalities is still being assessed.

Ravi Chhatre will serve as Investigator-in-Charge for the 4-member team from the NTSB. The Board's Vice Chairman, Christopher Hart, is accompanying the team and will serve as principle spokesman for the on-scene investigation.

Peter Knudson is the public affairs officer accompanying the team. Once the team arrives in California, Mr. Knudson may be reached on his cell phone at 202-557-1350.

NTSB Press Contact: Peter Knudson (California) 202-557-1350
NTSB Public Affairs Office (Washington) 202-314-6100
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Friday, September 10, 2010