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The Outcue: The backstory and investigation into 101 West's 'The Danger Beneath Us'

Natural gas accidents happen more often than you think. Experts we sought out, including the NTSB, say the lack of state and federal safety regulations is to blame. Could it happen again?

Friday, September 13th 2024, 4:21 PM EDT

Updated:

Friday, September 13th 2024, 4:29 PM EDT

By J. Breen Mitchell

Natural gas accidents happen more often than you think. Experts we sought out, including the NTSB, say the lack of state and federal safety regulations is to blame. Could it happen again? Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell and Watchdog reporter Madison Tromler discuss the backstories behind the investigation into the Realty building explosion and what needs to change to stop "The Danger Beneath Us."

The Outcue: The backstory and investigation into 101 West's 'The Danger Beneath Us'

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