Update – March 1, 2026 (12:00 a.m. ET)
Washington Gas crews continue working to repair a damaged service line on Cherry Hill Road in Beltsville, Md. As a precaution, gas service to the surrounding area has been shut off while repairs and safety checks are underway. Approximately 570 customer meters are currently affected.
A temporary fuel supply has been established at the Riderwood Senior Living Community in the affected area to support their essential operations on site.
Once repairs are completed and all safety checks are verified, we will begin restoring service to customers as quickly and safely as possible.
We will provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Please direct media inquiries to wglmedia@washgas.com
Washington Gas Statement on Beltsville Incident
On February 27, 2026, Washington Gas was notified of third-party excavation work that resulted in damage to one of our four-inch service lines in Beltsville, Md. Our crew was on scene repairing that line when released gas was ignited by an unknown source, at approximately 10:15 p.m.
One employee was injured as a result of the explosion. They experienced serious, non-life-threatening injuries and are currently in stable condition.
Our immediate and ongoing priority is to protect the safety of people and the community. As a precaution, we have shut off gas service to the area while our construction crews remain on site to repair the damaged line.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Contact Information
- If you need customer support as we continue to restore service, please contact ombudsman@washgas.com.
- For media inquiries, please send to wglmedia@washgas.com.