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Corpus christi inner harbor, tx

Pipeline Explosion; Corpus Christi Inner Harbor, Tx · NOAAORR-10152

issued
2020-08-21 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2020-09-04 00:00Z
self-cancels
2020-09-04 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Gulf of Mexico
position
27.817, -97.468
vessel
DREDGER HIT AN UNDERWATER PIPELINE
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Pipeline Explosion; Corpus Christi Inner Harbor, TX.
Corpus Christi Inner Harbor, TX.
1. On August 21, 2020, an explosion and fire were reported in Corpus Christi Inner Harbor after a dredger hit an underwater pipeline (NRC#1285154). 6 non-critical injuries were reported, 4 persons unaccounted for. SAR activities are underway. The pipeline reported to contain propane has been shut-in, and pressure is being bled off. The Dredger is reported to contain a potential of 8,000 gallons diesel and an unknown amount of hydraulic fluid. As of approximately 1200 CT, dredge fire was extinguished. No sheen has been observed on the water. SSC providing support on response options, air plume modeling, trajectory in the event of release and resources at risk.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL. COMMODITY: PROPANE.
3. POSITION 27.817N 097.468W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10152: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10152

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