A water storage tank failed in Hampstead, North Carolina on Friday night, causing an explosion. The Pender County 911 center received calls about the incident in the Lighthouse Court area. Firefighters, EMS Station 14, and an Emergency Management Staff member responded. A nearby home was damaged, but there were no injuries.
The tank, a hydropneumatic pressurized vessel, was part of a large pump house. Its failure resulted in broken windows in a nearby home.
The Topsail Greens neighborhood, which uses a private water system, was affected by the incident. The explosion disrupted the water supply. Repairs were made quickly, and a second water tank was filled to restore access to drinking water.
The cause of the tank failure is still under investigation, as requested by the president of the Topsail Greens Homeowners Association. The investigation aims to prevent similar incidents in the future, prioritizing the safety of the Topsail Greens residents.
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