Residents in Multiple Nearby Homes Asked to Evacuate After Gas Line Explosion Near Willow River

Natural gas pipeline explosion rocks east-central Minnesota town

Northern Natural Gas pipeline explodes near Willow River, leaving more than 600 customers without heat

Videos capture natural gas pipeline explosion in Pine County

A natural gas explosion produced fireballs that could be seen for miles Friday afternoon in east-central Minnesota.

More than 500 customers without natural gas after explosion near Willow River

WILLOW RIVER — About 500 customers in Willow River and Sturgeon Lake are without natural gas service after an explosion damaged a natural gas pipeline. Several fire departments, EMS and law enforcement officers responded to reports of explosions around 1:45 p.m. Friday involving a larger gas line in a rural area west of Willow River, according to a press release from the Pine County Sheriff's Office. "Nothing criminal is suspected at this time,"…

Explosion in Willow River, public asked to avoid area

The Pine County Sheriff’s Office confirms there has been an explosion in Willow River. They are asking the public to avoid the areas northwest of Willow River. Video taken by the Carlton County Fire News Facebook page shows two massive flames and plumes of smoke. Carlton County Fire News says it is in the Fox […]

Explosion reported near Willow River, authorities ask public to avoid area

There has been an explosion near Willow River, the Pine County Sheriff's Office reports.

Residents in multiple nearby homes asked to evacuate after gas line explosion near Willow River

In a press release, the Pine County Sheriff's Office said nothing criminal is expected, and no injuries were reported.