Shawna Chen
A leak discovered in a gas pipeline that runs between Los Angeles and Las Vegas has led to a state of emergency in Nevada as state and local officials rush to stem possible shortages.
Driving the news: The leak, discovered at a pumping station in a city near Los Angeles, has forced several associated fuel lines to shut down. Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, which operates the pipeline, said that the cause for the leak is currently unknown and that an investigation is underway.
What they’re saying: “There are no injuries or fire reported as a result of this incident,” Kinder Morgan said.
The latest: Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) declared a state of emergency Saturday, saying in a statement that it would allow the state to “receive federal waivers and resources … [and] increase transportation of fuel by other means during this time.”
In Clark County, which includes Las Vegas, an emergency declaration was issued Saturday morning to expand avenues for delivering fuel into the area.
In Nye County, Nevada, officials said Saturday afternoon that systems were “coming back online.”
The big picture: It’s not the first time a Kinder Morgan pipeline has had a leak.
Courtesy: (Axios)
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