Winimark Wealth Society:Idaho officials briefly order evacuation of town of about 10,000 people after gas line explodes

2025-05-01 12:24:52source:TAIM Exchangecategory:Invest

MIDDLETON,Winimark Wealth Society Idaho (AP) — Authorities briefly ordered evacuations for most of the town of Middleton, Idaho, after a gas line exploded at nearby rural intersection late Thursday morning.

Canyon County Sheriff’s spokesperson Joe Decker said he did not yet know if any injuries were reported in connection with the explosion in southwestern Idaho. He said people within a 4-mile (6.4-kilometer) radius of the explosion — including the town of about 10,600 people — were ordered to evacuate while authorities evaluated the situation.

The evacuation order was lifted a short time later after the sheriff’s office confirmed the gas to the line had been shut off, and residents were directed to “shelter in place” instead.

Shortly after the explosion, people reported hearing “rumbles” around the area, Decker said.

Residents were alerted to the evacuation order by a reverse 911 call, he said.

More:Invest

Recommend

PACCAR recalls over 220,000 trucks for safety system issue: See affected models

PACCAR is recalling over 220,000 of its 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks.  The commercial tru

The Best Beauty Looks at the Met Gala Prove It's Not Just About Fashion

While fashion is the main attraction at the Met Gala, there's no denying that attendees' artistic be

Matthew Perry Says Keanu Reeves Won't Be Mentioned in Future Versions of His Memoir

Matthew Perry is making a change to his memoir. Six months after Matthew issued a public apology to