HUNTINGTON, UT – AUGUST 16: An Emery County ambulance leaves the Crandall Canyon coal mine August 16, 2007 near Huntington, Utah. Several ambulances and a MEDEVAC helicopter arrived at the mine in the evening as rescuers were injured during a collapse as they searched for six coal miners trapped 1,500 feet beneath the surface at the Crandall Canyon coal mine after an August 6 cave-in. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Governor Baker just confirmed during a scheduled press conference, several people were injured during multiple explosions earlier today.
It is not yet known the severity of their injuries, or how many people were injured during the ordeal.
Earlier, nearly 70 structures caught fire after multiple explosions rocked the area. Afterwards, officials made the decision to turn off power in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover.
Anyone south of the river could still be in danger and has been urged to evacuate.
According to WCVB, there are at least 10 patients at Lawrence General. One victim is in critical condition, and another is in serious condition.
At this time, it is not known if there are any fatalities.
Please check back for updates as they become available.
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