The “landmark” settlement with PUC stems from a 2019 home explosion in South Philadelphia that killed two people and caused $1.4 million in property damage.

Free methane detectors will be offered to prevent tragedies after a 2019 South Philly gas explosion. PGW will begin handing out methane detectors as part of a settlement with state regulators over a deadly gas explosion in South Philadelphia.

It's been more than five years since a house explosion in South Philly left two people dead. Investigators said a cracked underground gas pipe was to blame. Now, a new settlement could make people's homes safer.

As part of the settlement, PGW will establish a pilot program to provide free methane detectors and alarms to residential customers.