Exploded Gas Pipeline Wasn't On High-risk List

Exploded gas pipeline wasn't on high-risk list

A vintage segment of gas pipeline that exploded earlier this month was not on a list of the Pacific Gas & Electric's top 100 risky pipeline segments, the president of the company said.

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