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Digging dangers: Why underground utility damage is on the rise

Digging dangers: Why underground utility damage is on the rise
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) - We rely on natural gas and electricity every day to heat and light our homes. But one mistake underground can turn an energy source into an instant threat. In 2024, the country saw more than 83,000 reports of damage to gas and electrical lines. One in four of th...

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