Explosion at Massachusetts Auto Parts Store Accidental
The state Fire Marshal’s office says an explosion at a Fitchburg, Mass., auto parts store was caused by a natural gas leak in a pipeline, and has ruled it an accident.
The office released its finding into Tuesday’s explosion on Wednesday.
The explosion at Victory Auto Parts at about 5:20 p.m. caused extensive damage to the building, but left the owner and a customer inside at the time were unharmed.
Building Commissioner Robert Lanciani called the building a total loss. Several other buildings in the area were damaged.
Owner John Tate says there was no warning, just a “big bang.”
He says his building does not have gas service.
The state Department of Public Utilities is conducting its own investigation.
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