A gas line explosion occurred near Strasburg, causing the closure of nearby roads. However, authorities have stated that the fire has been contained and the roads have been reopened. The explosion likely caused disruption and concern among local residents, but there is no mention of any injuries or further damage to the surrounding area. Authorities will likely conduct further investigations to determine the cause of the explosion and ensure the safety of the area..
STRASBURG, Va. (WHSV) – The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office posted on their Facebook page that there was a gas line explosion near Battlefield Road and Copp Road. After posting earlier that roads in the area were closed, the Sheriff’s Office said all roads have reopened.
The initial post by the Sheriff’s Office came at 8:47 a.m. when they said there was a gas line explosion near Battlefield Road and Copp Road. At 9:33 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office said that no buildings are threatened, no roads are closed, and the fire is contained.
They also said that My Church Food Pantry will be open today for people who need food, water, restroom, and shelter. The address is 23749 Old Valley Pike, Woodstock, VA. The Sheriff’s Office says if you have any questions, contact Donna Orndorff 540-325-2625.
Traffic on Interstate 81 was stopped around 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, because of a fire on an overpass near MM 295, VDOT said. The lanes have since reopened, and there are no delays at this time.
Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue posted on their Facebook at 9:44 a.m. that they were on the scene of a compromised gas line that is owned by TC Energy. In the same post, they also said that no injuries have been reported so far, and the pipeline has been shut down.
This is a developing story, stay tuned for more details.
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There was a gas line explosion near Battlefield Road and Copp Road in Strasburg, Virginia, according to a Facebook post by the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office. Initially, roads in the area were closed, but the Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that all roads have reopened. The fire is contained, with no threatened buildings or closed roads. The My Church Food Pantry at 23749 Old Valley Pike, Woodstock, VA, will be open for those in need. Traffic on Interstate 81 was briefly stopped due to a fire on an overpass near MM 295 but has since reopened with no delays. The compromised gas line is owned by TC Energy, and no injuries have been reported.
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