News / World by Press Association 14/09/2018, 1:08 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter A series of gas explosions has left at least four people injured and ignited fires in at least 39 homes in three communities north of Boston, forcing entire neighbourhoods to evacuate. Massachusetts State Police urged all residents with homes serviced by Columbia Gas in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover to evacuate on Thursday afternoon, snarling traffic and causing widespread confusion as residents and local officials struggled to understand what was happening. A man whose neighbourhood was among dozens that erupted in fire says he ran into his basement to find that the room was glowing. Lawrence resident Ra Nam says he was in his yard when the smoke detector in his basement went off around 4.30pm local time on Thursday. When he ran downstairs and saw the boiler on fire, he quickly grabbed a fire extinguisher and put it out. … [Read more...] about Boston gas explosions: So many fires ‘you can’t even see the sky’
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Gas explosions causing multiple house fires near Boston
In this image take from video provided by WCVB in Boston, flames consume the roof of a home in Lawrence, Mass, a suburb of Boston, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Emergency crews are responding to what they believe is a series of gas explosions that have damaged homes across three communities north of Boston. (WCVB via AP)Firefighters battle a house fire, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, on Herrick Road in North Andover, Mass., one of multiple emergency crews responding to a series of gas explosions and fires triggered by a problem with a gas line that feeds homes in several communities north of Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)In this image take from video provided by WCVB in Boston, firefighters battle a raging house fire in Lawrence, Mass, a suburb of Boston, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Emergency crews are responding to what they believe is a series of gas explosions that have damaged homes across three communities north of Boston. (WCVB via AP)Firefighters battle a house fire, Thursday, Sept. 13, … [Read more...] about Gas explosions causing multiple house fires near Boston
Gas explosions, fires reported in Massachusetts cities
Multiple suspected gas explosions have set structures on fire across dozens of blocks and forced evacuations in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts State Police said Thursday.A middle school in North Andover and residents of a senior center in Andover have been evacuated, according to the agency.State police confirmed responding to 17 addresses for fire, explosion or investigation."Incidents are across a wide swath of dozens of blocks across Lawrence and North Andover," the state police said via Twitter.Residents of the towns of Lawrence, North Andover and Andover who have service from Columbia Gas "should evacuate their homes immediately," state police said.Gas lines were being depressurized by the company.The state police some neighborhoods were evacuated because of gas odors.There was no immediate information available about the extent of the damage or about any injuries."Far too early to speculate on cause" of the explosions, authorities said. … [Read more...] about Gas explosions, fires reported in Massachusetts cities
Possible gas explosions causing multiple house fires near Boston
LAWRENCE, Mass. — Emergency crews are responding to what they believe is a series of gas explosions that have damaged homes across three communities north of Boston. Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon says there are 20 to 25 homes on fire in Lawrence. Solomon, who’s in Lawrence, says there are so many fires “you can’t even see the sky.” The Eagle-Tribune newspaper in North Andover reports at least one home has been demolished and several others have caught fire amid a problem with a gas line that feeds homes in Andover, North Andover and Lawrence. Massachusetts State Police say troopers are responding to the area to help secure areas after “multiple suspected gas explosions.” Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque told The Eagle-Tribune that he’s “never seen anything like this.” The newspaper reported that some neighborhoods were being evacuated. It was not immediately clear whether there were any injuries. … [Read more...] about Possible gas explosions causing multiple house fires near Boston
Lawrence ‘gas explosion’ sparks multiple blasts and huge inferno with more than 20 homes ablaze in Massachusetts
EMERGENCY crews are responding to what they believe is a series of gas explosions that have damaged homes across three communities north of Boston. Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon says there are 20 to 25 homes on fire in Lawrence. Solomon, who's in Lawrence, says there are so many fires "you can't even see the sky." The Eagle-Tribune newspaper in North Andover reports at least one home has been demolished and several others have caught fire amid a problem with a gas line that feeds homes in Andover, North Andover and Lawrence. Massachusetts State Police say troopers are responding to the area to help secure areas after "multiple suspected gas explosions." Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque told The Eagle-Tribune that he's "never seen anything like this." The newspaper reported that some neighborhoods were being evacuated. It was not immediately clear whether there were any injuries. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. … [Read more...] about Lawrence ‘gas explosion’ sparks multiple blasts and huge inferno with more than 20 homes ablaze in Massachusetts