Gas pipeline explosion in Thanphyuzayart Township

Wed 18 Nov 2009, IMNA, Rai Maraoh
The Kanbauk to Myaing Kalay gas pipeline, which crosses Mon State from Tenasserim Division, exploded in one section at 12 pm on November 15th, in Thanphyuzayart Township.

According to IMNA’s reporter, the explosion occurred in a sparsely populated area between the villages of That Kaw and Wei Win Kara. The subsequent fire scorched two acres of rubber plantation; homes in the area were apparently left undamaged by the explosion, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the explosion and fire is thus-far unknown.

“The explosion was very strong. Two acres of the rubber plantation around this area were scorched by the fire,” said a Mon resident who’s house is located at the explosion site.

IMNA’s reporter learned that following the explosion, Artillery Regiment (AR) 318, based in nearby Weakali village, travelled to the explosion site and commenced repairing the pipeline and extinguishing the fire; villagers were banned from the site while the construction was underway. Repairs were reportedly concluded by the morning of November 16th, and residents were allowed to return to the area and to their homes. Wed 18 Nov 2009, IMNA, Rai Maraoh
The Kanbauk to Myaing Kalay gas pipeline, which crosses Mon State from Tenasserim Division, exploded in one section at 12 pm on November 15th, in Thanphyuzayart Township.

According to IMNA’s reporter, the explosion occurred in a sparsely populated area between the villages of That Kaw and Wei Win Kara. The subsequent fire scorched two acres of rubber plantation; homes in the area were apparently left undamaged by the explosion, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the explosion and fire is thus-far unknown.

“The explosion was very strong. Two acres of the rubber plantation around this area were scorched by the fire,” said a Mon resident who’s house is located at the explosion site.

IMNA’s reporter learned that following the explosion, Artillery Regiment (AR) 318, based in nearby Weakali village, travelled to the explosion site and commenced repairing the pipeline and extinguishing the fire; villagers were banned from the site while the construction was underway. Repairs were reportedly concluded by the morning of November 16th, and residents were allowed to return to the area and to their homes.