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Gas leak causes explosion in Matthews
By Kenneth Lee Jr.
May 13, 2026 at 1:43 PM EDT
The Matthews Fire Department, along with other departments, including Charlotte Fire, responded this afternoon to a gas leak at the intersection of Pleasant Plains Road and Morningwood Drive in Matthews.
https://x.com/matthewsfireems/status/2054602562490257734?s=46&t=wQ5GorS8WyZTY144PNR_Zw
No injuries have been reported, but two homes were damaged. During a press conference this afternoon, Matthews Fire Chief Rob Kinniburgh described what caused the gas leak.
"Crews from Pike Electric were on scene setting poles," Kinniburgh said. "They were drilling to set the pole. We can only assume that the auger hit the natural gas line."
https://x.com/charlottefd/status/2054640426989093369?s=46&t=wQ5GorS8WyZTY144PNR_Zw
According to Duke Energy’s outage map, 49 customers in the area are without power.
https://x.com/matthewsfireems/status/2054602562490257734?s=46&t=wQ5GorS8WyZTY144PNR_Zw
No injuries have been reported, but two homes were damaged. During a press conference this afternoon, Matthews Fire Chief Rob Kinniburgh described what caused the gas leak.
"Crews from Pike Electric were on scene setting poles," Kinniburgh said. "They were drilling to set the pole. We can only assume that the auger hit the natural gas line."
https://x.com/charlottefd/status/2054640426989093369?s=46&t=wQ5GorS8WyZTY144PNR_Zw
According to Duke Energy’s outage map, 49 customers in the area are without power.