durham gas explosion: Resilience and Strength Five Years Later
Durham, North Carolina – The impact of the gas explosion that devastated downtown Durham five years ago still lingers in the memories of those who witnessed the tragedy. The incident, which claimed the lives of two individuals and injured many others, occurred when a crew accidentally struck a gas line while installing cables in the Brightleaf District on North Duke Street. The leaking gas eventually ignited inside a coffee shop, resulting in a powerful explosion …