SAN BRUNO, California – The utility company that serves the San Francisco Bay area says one of its gas lines ruptured in the area where a massive blast and fire destroyed homes and sent residents fleeing.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. officials said in an e-mailed statement that the ruptured gas line was theirs, although they cautioned that the cause of the blast has yet to be determined.
The company said it would "take accountability" if it was found to be responsible for the explosion.
Utility crews were on the scene in San Bruno in the hills south of San Francisco working with emergency officials as the explosion was investigated.
