No injuries reported following a pipeline explosion in SE Iowa, Saturday

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February 15th, 2026 by Ric Hanson

(Washington County, IA) — No injuries were reported following a pipeline explosion in southeastern Iowa late Saturday morning. The incident occurred near the Skunk river not far from Brighton, in Washington County. Video from the scene showed flames shown belching into the air as the explosion took place.

Fire officials said they received reports of an explosion and large fire just before 11 a.m. Saturday. Multiple departments responded and identified a pipeline fire in the area.

No one in the area at the time, according to law enforcement. An investigation is into the incident is underway, and more information will be released when available.