According to a foreign media report on November 1, Shelby County, Alabama, USA On October 31, local time, a natural gas pipeline exploded. The accident resulted in the death of at least one worker and serious burns to seven people. It took nearly 6 hours for the police to put out the fire before the fire was brought under control. The explosion also spread to nearby woods, causing a wildfire. The natural gas company shut down the gas pipe involved, affecting millions of households.

　　 The explosion occurred at 3 pm local time. Shelby County Sheriff said the explosion At the time of the incident, 9 workers were working on the natural gas pipeline, and 2 of them were sent to hospital by helicopter. The police are investigating the incident and the reason is not yet known.

　　 The natural gas company said that the authorities are sending more than 100 million gallons of fuel every day. What kind of pipeline is involved.

　　 Alabama Governor Bentley issued a statement saying that the explosion caused a nearby wildfire. The fire site covers an area of ​​more than 120,000 square meters, and the police say it is unknown when it will be extinguished. A natural gas pipe explosion occurred in the local area last month, not far from the scene.