Natural Gas Explosion Injures 4 In Wagoner County

<p>A natural gas explosion and fire in Wagoner County Thursday injured four people, three critically.</p>

Thursday, February 23rd 2017, 10:29 pm

By: News On 6

Natural Gas Explosion Injures 4 In Wagoner County

A natural gas explosion and fire in Wagoner County Thursday injured four people, three critically.

Wagoner County Emergency Manager Heath Underwood says the fourth person suffered burns from his elbows to his fingertips.

Authorities say it happened near 220 Road about a mile north of Highway 51. Underwood said a utility company was doing some work on a private gas line.

We're told the crews were moving the gas lines when the well exploded.

One worker told News On 6 reporter Annie Chang someone with Wagoner Gathering Gas Company lit a cigarette next to a drill site and fire erupted.

Worker on scene tells me someone with Wagoner Gathering Gas Co. lit a cigarette next to drill site, fire erupted. @NewsOn6 pic.twitter.com/HcBIWbV9TS
— Annie Chang (@AnnieNewsOn6) February 24, 2017

The fire burned itself out by 11 p.m.

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A natural gas explosion and fire in Wagoner County Thursday injured four people, three critically.

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