‘Fugitive Gas’ Leaked From Pipeline Caused Deadly House Explosion

FREDERICK, Colo. (CBS) — Firefighters discussed their investigation into a fatal house explosion near a gas well in Colorado on Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators talked about the details during a news conference about the April 17 explosion in Firestone that killed two people and left another badly burned.
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“There is no threat to surrounding homes as a result of the incident,” said Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Chief Ted Poszywak.
Poszywak said that i