A natural gas-line explosion outside of San Francisco last month killed at least two people and severely damaged at least 53 homes, according to Risk Management Solutions (RMS).
The explosion took place on Sept. 9, 2010, in San Bruno, Calif., which is about 10 miles south of San Francisco and two miles from the San Francisco International Airport. RMS said the explosion “resulted in a fast-moving, gas-fuelled fire that has so far affected around 50 acres.”
RMS said that information from California's State Fire Department, along with a media statement from the San Bruno Fire Chief, indicate that at least 53 homes were severely damaged and up to 120 homes sustained some damage. The gas main was operated by Pacific Gas & Electric.
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