Multiple Gas Blasts And Fires Across North Boston; People from three towns being evacuated
Multiple Gas Blasts And Fires Across North Boston; People from three towns being evacuated Nearly 6 people were injured and hundreds were ordered to evacuate their homes following a series of 70 explosions that rocked three communities near Boston on Thursday. These explosions were triggered by a gas pipeline rupture Emergency crews in the US reached the spot and started the rescue operation. They responded to the explosions which have damaged homes across three communities in the north of the state. Firefighters were battling blazes in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, around 25 miles north of the US city. Also Read: Gas tanker blast: Six dead, several injured, Labourers thrown metres away Minimum 3 people, including one firefighter, were hurt in Andover, the town said in a statement. Six people were being treated at Lawrence General Hospital. Massachusetts State Police said a total of 70 fires, explosions or investigations of gas odor had been reported. According to the authorities nothing to indicate any foul play was suspected. Residents in affected areas were warned “DO NOT use candles” even if their power was cut. Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon said there were so many fires “you can’t even see the sky”. He said: “20 to 25 homes were on fire in Lawrence” alone. Andover officials said all 35 fires in the town had been extinguished, they said at the peak of the situation 18 fires were buring at the same time in Andover. School canceled for Friday in Gas affected areas. -PTC NEWS
