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Overton County gas-line blast prompts evacuation before order is lifted
A large explosion in Overton County led to an evacuation order Wednesday morning, but officials later canceled it after the gas line was shut off. The cause of the blast and whether anyone was injured had not been confirmed.
MONTEREY, Tenn. — Emergency crews responded to a large explosion in Overton County on Wednesday morning, Oct. 21, prompting an evacuation order that was later canceled, state officials said.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency is assisting the Overton County Emergency Management Agency. TEMA said the gas line involved in the incident has been shut off and that it sent a district coordinator to support the county and help coordinate any unmet needs.
The cause of the explosion was not known. As of Wednesday evening, officials had not confirmed whether anyone was injured.
TEMA urged residents to continue following instructions from local officials as response work continued.