BOSTON — The Latest on natural gas explosions in Massachusetts (all times local):1:10 p.m.Moody’s Investor’s Service says the gas explosions and fires in Massachusetts are likely to damage the finances of Columbia Gas and its parent company. One person died and more than two dozen were hurt in last week’s explosions and fires. Columbia Gas President Stephen Bryant made the announcement Tuesday at a news conference attended by Gov. Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera, who has been highly critical of Columbia Gas, said the utility is “living up to their corporate responsibility” with the donation. The pressure in natural gas pipelines prior to a series of explosions and fires in Massachusetts last week was 12 times higher than it should have been.

Source: National Post September 18, 2018 16:07 UTC