My sister just called to say all of my immediate family are safe. My Dad, who lives in Lawrence, reported hearing tremendous explosions. Other relatives in Andover have reported smoke coming out of neighbor’s houses. This seems like a terrifying situation. I’m just going to link to the news story. I’m sorry it’s not much of a diary but I thought it was worth putting it out there quickly.
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from kurious in the comments:
All residents of Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover who have Columbia Gas have been urged to evacuate…
...Dozens of fires broke out in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover Thursday afternoon, and State Police advised all residents in those communities who get their gas service from Columbia Gas to evacuate their homes immediately.
“Gas lines are currently being depressurized by the company,” but it will “take some time,” State Police said in a tweet...
Hope your family remains safe, and that the people who have to evacuate will soon be able to return home.