Indiana blast investigation focuses on natural gas

By Charles Wilson and Tom LoBianco, Associated Press

Published Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 | 10:24 a.m.

Updated Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 | 3:12 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — The search for what caused a massive, deadly explosion that rocked an Indianapolis neighborhood turned to natural gas Monday, with officials checking gas lines and a homeowner saying a problem furnace could be to blame. The National Transportation Safety Board sent investigators to check gas main and other lines serving the neighborhood where two people were killed and seven injured in the weekend blast. Local gas supplier Citizens Energy said it also was checking gas lines and a meter at the home that exploded. But officials cautioned that it was too soon to rule out other causes, saying ...

Associated Press researchers Lynn Dombek and Rhonda Shafner in New York contributed to this report.

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By express445

Nov. 12, 2012

11:30 a.m.

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The out come looks very similar to the gas leak and blast that happen in San Bruno, California. But this blast does appear to happen in the two homes that were flatten.