The RCMP has confirmed that there has been a pipeline explosion in the vicinity of Prince George, B.C.
On social media, witnesses described hearing explosions northeast of the city in the community of Shelley. Images from the scene show a fiery blaze and a billowing pillar of smoke.
According to B.C.'s Ministry of Environment, the incident occured at a gas line that is operated by Enbridge.
No injuries have been reported.
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