December 11, 2012 – WEST VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES – Reports are coming in of a big explosion in Sissonville, West Virginia.
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| James Hopkins of WOWK just tweeted this photo. |
Via local news outlet WSAZ:
The northbound lanes of Interstate 77 are
closed in the Sissonville area, from Tuppers Creek to Pocatalico due to
what’s being called a major gas line explosion. Kanawha County Commission President Kent
Carper tells WSAZ.com crews were called to what was described as a major
gas line explosion in Sissonville.
WSAZ says that right now, no injuries or fatalities have been
reported. A “Shelter in Place” has been issued for buildings in the
area, though.
The AP reports that according to state police, several structures are on fire.
West Virginia Metro News cites Kanahwa County Commissioner Kent Carper:
WSAZ says that right now, no injuries or fatalities have been
reported. A “Shelter in Place” has been issued for buildings in the
area, though.
The AP reports that according to state police, several structures are on fire.
West Virginia Metro News cites Kanahwa County Commissioner Kent Carper:
feet. There’s fire everywhere,” said Carper reporting from the scene on
58-WCHS. “Gas company is on the scene working with emergency officials
to get the gas shut off, then we’ll assess if we have injuries or
casualties. At this time it’s a fairly chaotic scene.”
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| WSAZ reporter Bill Murray tweeted this aerial photo, giving some perspective on the fire. |
Now, WSAZ reports that the well has been capped.
The Charleston Gazette is reporting that the fire has been put out, and the search for casualties is underway:
just before 2 p.m. but a large amount of fumes remain in the air, said
Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper. Carper said paramedics and emergency responders are going into homes and apartments now to assess injuries or fatalities.
Bloomberg
News (via the Bloomberg terminal) cites West Virginia officials
confirming earlier reports, saying the gas line has been shut off, there
are still no confirmed injuries or deaths, and a search is underway for
victims. – Business Insider.
WATCH: Local news outlet WOWK posted this sobering video of the flames towering into the air.
via Huge Natural Gas Line Explosion Lights Up West Virginia | Endtime News with Prophecy in Mind.
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