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Morristown Library explosion was caused by combustible gas, electric company says

Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 6:43 AM     Updated: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 6:56 AM
Library explosionDamage from May 3's underground electrical explosion at The Morristown and Morris Township Library, can be seen through a first floor window.
MORRISTOWN — Utility officials said Wednesday that an underground explosion earlier this month at the Morristown library was caused by a combustible gas and not by their electrical equipment, a report on DailyRecord.com said.

Jersey Central Power & Light workers were allowed inside the Morristown and Morris Township Library last week by the library’s insurer, Travelers Insurance, so the utility could begin its probe. A spokeswoman for PSE&G, which has a gas line that goes into the library, said in the report there is no indication natural gas or PSE&G facilities caused the blast. The explosion ripped through part of the building and blew doors off.

Previous coverage:

Utility workers allowed inside Morristown library to investigate underground explosion

Morristown library explosion damage is worse than expected, may force months-long closure

Morristown library is damaged by underground explosions

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