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Gas leaks are dangerous and unpredictable and while it rarely happens, they could lead to massive explosions. A Maryland homeowner who uses propane to power her heat and water heater told News4 she’s never had a problem with her tanks but added, “I will always have my nose listening for that smell of cabbage.” However, the recent propane tank...

A month after a firefighter died and others were severely injured in a gas explosion at a Sterling, Virginia, home, Loudoun County’s fire chief says his crews were saving lives and should not have done anything differently. “Not at this time,” Loudoun County Fire & Rescue Chief Keith Johnson told the I-Team as he looked back on the response...

Gas leaks are dangerous and unpredictable, and while they rarely lead to massive explosions, it does happen, like it did last month in Sterling, Virginia. The News4 I-Team has been looking into the dangers of gas leaks for homeowners and firefighters.

Firefighters respond to gas leaks daily, and while they rarely lead to massive explosions, it does happen. Investigative Reporter Ted Oberg and the News4 I-Team found they are dangerous and unpredictable, which drives the need for near constant training.

Ahead of a busy travel season, gas prices are lower than usual. News4’s Derrick Ward explains the price drop.

Close to 100 D.C. residents attended a virtual hearing to give their thoughts on legislation that would allow lower-income residents to switch their home appliance from gas to electric at no cost. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

Some D.C. residents and leaders are pushing for legislation that would make it possible for some residents to swap out their gas stoves and heating systems for electric appliances at no cost.

Proponents of D.C.’s proposed Healthy Homes Act say it will help lower-income residents move from gas to electric in their homes. News4’s Darcy Spencer has more on the push to switch.