‘We Are Deeply Sorry’: Columbia Gas Takes Responsibility For Washington County Explosion

NORTH FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Columbia Gas is taking responsibility for a large explosion that leveled a home and sent five people to the hospital in Washington County.
The gas company held a news conference Thursday afternoon to update the public on the latest developments. They say the investigation could take some time.
“Our customers deserve safe, reliable delivery of natural gas,” the company’s spokesperson said. “We failed to deliver on this mission, and fo