FARMINGTON, Ark. (AP) - Police say a driver who struck a natural gas main in the Washington County city of Farmington, sparking a large fire, died in the accident.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (https://bit.ly/2hRORzs ) reports police and fire agencies responded to the fire which started around 3:45 p.m. Friday. Black Hills Energy spokesman Rich Davis says the fire started shortly after the driver hit the gas main.
The identity of the driver hasn’t been released, and an investigation is ongoing.
An evacuation order was lifted by Saturday morning and the street was reopened.
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Information from: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, https://www.arkansasonline.com
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