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Fire at gas well substation closes Bentworth school district, Pennsylvania

Nov 2022Published 20 Oct 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

MinorThermal / fireProvisionalNext update 20 Oct

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What happened

A fire broke out on Friday 4 November 2022 at a gas well substation on Johnston Road, near the Bentworth School District campus in Pennsylvania. The district closed that day. Students already transported to school were returned home, according to a notification from the district superintendent's office. The Bentleyville Volunteer Fire Department responded, and the fire was reported under control before 8:30 a.m. Crews planned to stay on scene for an extended period. The cause of the fire was not known at the time of reporting. The source does not mention injuries.

Contributing factors

The cause of the fire was not known at the time of reporting. The source does not describe the equipment involved or the cause of the fault.

Lessons learned

Operators of electrical substations serving gas well sites should assess fire risk and access arrangements where the site lies close to schools or other public buildings.
Early notice to local schools and the public helps families make decisions quickly when a nearby energy site is burning.
Pre-incident plans shared with local volunteer fire departments, including expected time on scene, support a faster and safer response at remote or small substations.

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Source

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Published 2026-10-20. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.

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