Fickes v. Petrolane-Alaska Gas Service, Inc.

OPINION

CONNOR, Justice.

On December 16, 1975, an explosion occurred in the water treatment plant at a trailer court owned by appellants. Appellants brought a civil action against appel-lees, claiming that the explosion was caused by propane gas escaping from underground lines installed and maintained by appellee, and that appellee was negligent in respect thereto.

At trial, evidence was adduced to support appellants’ theory, but appellee presented evidence from which it could reasonably be concluded that the explosion was caused by marsh gas or methane, which was known to be present in the area.