Potential of 'major explosion' in Ohio town after train derails, governor says

February 5, 2023, 9:30 PMIn this photo provided by Melissa Smith, a train fire is seen from her farm in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, 2023. A train derailment and resulting large fire prompted an evacuation order in the Ohio village near the Pennsylvania state line on Friday night, covering the area in billows of smoke lit orange by the flames below.

The National Transportation Safety Board said Sunday that two videos show preliminary indications of mechanical issues on one of the rail car's axle. The train's emergency break was activated after crews said an alarm went off, according to the NTSB. There were no injuries, the agency said.In an interview with ABC News early Saturday morning, Conaway said residents living in a one-mile radius of the fire have been asked to evacuate or shelter in place voluntarily.

Fire chief Keith Drabick said at the press conference Saturday morning that the train was carrying hazardous substances but could not confirm if the fire impacted the train cars carrying the hazardous goods. Drabick said the odor permeating East Palestine is not harmful at current levels, but representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency are monitoring the situation.

Efforts to contain the fire stalled Saturday night when firefighters withdrew from the blaze due to concerns about air quality and explosions. The call to evaluate comes as East Palestine is hit with some of the coldest weather this year, dropping to 6 F on Friday night.

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bkaydw

Looks like stopping that strike really helped. Maybe next times listen to the workers instead of the monopolies.

Sounds like an accident from the people that just tried to get sick days or something. I'd like an explanation how this is better.

Damn if only the rail unions had federal support instead of absolute dismissal regarding the very real concerns about safety

thanks for breaking the strike biden :) POTUS JoeBiden

Brandon is actually responsible for this one.

wow crazy i wonder why the train caught on fire was it maybe because of lax safety standards that could have been addressed by a strike wow there’s no way we could have prevented this thank you president brandon

The rail unions were right

Oh my god what on the train...how did it derail and was it sabotage..

If only they had had some means of advocating for better safety and working conditions to the railroad owners and government officials. Oh wait.

WhiteNoise2

SubToOptimus Only in Ohio 💀

mayorpete

The unions warned us conditions were unsafe but the powers that be broke the strike anyway.

Holy crap just after I was watching a video on the Lac-Mégantic disaster. Hopefully nobody's gotten hurt and the situation gets taken care of

Anytime I hear of these it reminds me of the derailment in Weyawega WI & how they came within a few degrees temperature wise from it wiping out the town. Prayers for all involved in this one, for a safe outcome

NATIONALIZE the railroads!

News2River One of the “got aways” causing trouble. Possibly Ohio train fire

Anyone else getting the movie WhiteNoise vibes here?

NoOneUnscripted Initially this train derailment and fire took place ~9:00 PM on Friday. Due to concerns of yet potential ‘major explosion’, notice to evacuate was issued today, Sunday.

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