Gas Line Mistaken for Water Line by Construction Crew Sparks Explosion in Newark
JerseyTalks Staff
Mar 15, 2026
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What happened
A construction crew working on a water line in Newark on March 14, 2026, accidentally ruptured a gas line, triggering a massive explosion that tore through the front of a home on Magazine Street. The blast sparked a large fire, injured three people—including two teenagers—and caused significant structural damage.
Where it happened
- Newark, Essex County.
A construction crew working on a water line in Newark on March 14, 2026, accidentally ruptured a gas line, triggering a massive explosion that tore through the front of a home on Magazine Street. The blast sparked a large fire, injured three people—including two teenagers—and caused significant structural damage.
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