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BREAKING: EVACUATE AREA OF 7TH ST. & ORCHARD AVE.

by KREX News Room

Story Created: Mar 19, 2013 at 1:06 PM MDT

Story Updated: Mar 19, 2013 at 1:58 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Authorities are evacuating the area around 7th St. and Orchard Ave. where a significant gas line break has caused a home explosion.

The home was fully engulfed in flames. We are getting reports that 3 people have burn related injuries. No word on the extent of the injuries.

Tope Elementary and Grand Junction High School have evacuated. Tope Elementary students are being taken to West Middle School, GJHS students are going to Sherwood Park or Salvation Army. Parents will need to show photo identification to pick up their children.

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Grego said on Tuesday, Mar 19 at 3:43 PM

Thanx Chelsie...wwhheeeeew!!!

Chelsie said on Tuesday, Mar 19 at 2:51 PM

@Grego, it was 1752 and then then house next to it, 1742 also was engulfed.

Grego said on Tuesday, Mar 19 at 1:56 PM

What address burned?

Theresa said on Tuesday, Mar 19 at 1:40 PM

there was a big bang that shook our house and almost knocked over our tv then my daughter saw the massive fire!

Theresa said on Tuesday, Mar 19 at 1:38 PM

there was a big bang then my daughter saw the fire!

Catherine said on Tuesday, Mar 19 at 1:38 PM

when can people return to their homes?

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