How common is it for the natural gas line to run partially through your neighbors property?

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Fortunately I live within spitting distance of a Fire Station. They'll be here in less than 2 minutes if required.

Actually, the line catching fire is rare, it freaks you out because the gas just flows out the shovel cut,, you need a spark or a flame to get flames happening, it was the Consumers Gas who showed up. also thinking you can dig in the same hole, doent work either, that is what I was doing.