Massive explosion in Sissonville WV.

Reports are coming in of a big explosion in Sissonville, West Virginia (scroll down for photos).

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.

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The AP reports that according to state police, several structures are on fire.

West Virginia Metro News cites Kanahwa County Commissioner Kent Carper:

"The flames are shooting 50, 75 to 100 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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"Several structures are involved. The fire is so hot it's like a blevy. It's caused houses to melt and burn way far away," he said. "Many structures are on fire in a large fire area stretching hundreds and hundreds of feet."

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:

Crews apparently extinguished the fire 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.


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West Virginia.....Did anyone lose teeth

Nah, they dont have any to start

Move along nothing to see here.

Scanner report of 82 general alarms going off in Radio shack etc.

Kanawha County Schools issued an automated message about 2:30 p.m. letting parents know who have children attending schools in the Sissonville area are safe and will remain at the school until the roads reopen.

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A short video is available here.

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Another wild picture

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It looks like a movie. Crazy stuff.

Sgt. Michael Bayless with the West Virginia State Police said the investigation into the cause of the explosion is still ongoing and very preliminary. He said crews with Columbia Gas are working to shut off the pipeline to control the fire. However he said that process is very delicate because they don't want to reignite the explosion.

Mike Banas, a spokesman with Nicorp/ Columbia Gas, said the company is still assessing the situation and looking into the specifics, such as the cause and the size of the gasline affected. He said the explosion happened near the Lanham Compression station before 1 p.m.

Bayless said anyone in the area of Old Route 21, Archibald Hill or other regions impacted by the explosion should evacuate.

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Preliminary reports state that pavement on I-77 is "melted" where gas line fire burned earlier at #Sissonville WV.

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Such a fucking douche

HOLY SHIT!!!!!! Hope there aren't any fatalities!!!!! I've never seen anything like that!!!!!

I pinned it for ya, OP.

Much, much more informative than the other thread.

Good job!

Holy crap!!! look at this video. Bacon broiler.

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Yeah, I'm right beside of this, literally... House shook like an earthquakee... damn power off local officials. Expecting another to blow no word on what caused it...

Thank you this needs to be out there.

YW

Keep us updated if you hear any more. And stay safe OK.

Have you ever been to WV? I doubt it. If so you would not propagate vicious stereotypes about a hard working peoples who are known for their kindness, charity, and devotion to religious freedom for all. God forbid you should experience any hard times, but if you ever do, come to WV and we will take care of you. I may have been born in foreign lands (Kosovo) but WV is my home and heart.

Gotcha. literally I'm less than a 1/4 mile away. I gotta. Hill n front of me blocking the interstate where its gutted. Never seen nothing like it...

So far, there have been no reported injuries from the blast, which leveled homes along Teresa Drive and Old Route 21 in Sissonville. However, the fire has been so hot, first responders haven't been able to reach some locations.

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Regardless, he can come to WV and leave with no teeth..

Interesting.

This is where MTV's new Buckwild show is located.

Kids lacking teeth........

I live about 5 miles out. This happened back in 2002 as well not far from there.

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Here is how close they are together

Very close indeed.

"Squish" is a general term you realize...it covers any combination of burnt, blown up, impaled, mangled, etc...

Please don't invite them here. We don't want them here.

It's true though, about WV. We DO take care of each other. No other place like it.

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Here is the road after the blaze O.o

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Damn!