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Massive natural Gas explosion in KY so big is shows up on weather radar!
 [WKYT CBS] 1 dead, several unaccounted for following massive explosion in Lincoln County.The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says the explosion happened in the are of Bowens Loop Road in the Moreland community near Junction City and Hustonville. U.S. 127 was closed in the area as a result, as emergency directors have set up a command center. At its peak, the flames reached approximately 300 feet in the air. "It was impressive. It's tragic. We hope it doesn't get worse," Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Don Gilliam said. The Lincoln County Coroner's Office confirms at least one person is dead. Several structures caught fire in the area of the Indian Camp subdivision. Those flames were extinguished Emergency managers say five others are injured, and up to seven people are still unaccounted for. Emergency managers say a ruptured gas line was the cause of the explosion. Crews have been able to shut off the gas. Crews evacuated 75 people from the scene, and several others voluntarily evacuated. Some of those displaced went to New Hope Baptist Church for shelter. Some have since left the shelter and returned to their homes. Authorities are asking those who live in the area of Indian Camp who have not been accounted for to check in at the church. Crews are assessing the damage during daylight hours. Kentucky State Police Trooper Robert Purdy tweeted photos showing areas void of grass and vegetation. Railroad tracks in the area were also destroyed. The pipeline is the Texas Eastern Transmission, which is owned and operated by Enbridge. The pipeline stretches more than 9,000 miles ranging from the Mexican border in Texas to New York City. "Enbridge is aware of and is responding to a rupture on the Texas Eastern system in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Our first concern is for those impacted by this event and ensuring the safety of the community. Our teams are coordinating with first responders to secure the site. We have isolated the affected line and are working closely with emergency responders to manage the situation. We will provide more information as it becomes available," a company spokesperson said. Authorities are asking the public to stay away from the area. Jodie Coulter lives near where the explosion happened, and she said she was able to get to safety with her husband but not before she suffered burns. “It was hot. Look at the siding, and you could see it melting," Coulter said. "I had to get away from there as fast as I possibly could.” Viewers in several counties reported seeing the fire, including people in the Lexington metropolitan area. Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey says the fire showed up on the Louisville weather radar.
Emergency managers say five others are injured. Everyone else was accounted for. Posted by: 3dc 2019-08-01 |
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