Massive Explosion in Bozeman, Montana Destroys 4 Businesses

There has been a massive explosion in downtown Bozeman, Montana. It has collapsed 3 buildings, and a two-block area has been evacuated.

The explosion occurred at about 10:15 AM EST on the Bozeman's Main Street. The blast is currently theorized to have been the result of a natural gas explosion.

“There is so much damage there and so much fire still that we cannot get out crews in,” said Chuck Winn, assistant city manager and Bozeman’s former fire chief.

At this point, it's unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities in the explosion. The local Bozeman paper doesn't even have that info.

However, Bozeman officials said four businesses were destroyed by the explosion: a restaurant and bar, two other bars and a gallery.

Twitter updates on Bozeman Explosion

BhamHerald: Explosion destroys businesses in Bozeman, Mont.: http://tinyurl.com/d4ggvz (expand)

jmangan: @manifestphil, @bcavanaugh amongst many citizens doing yeomans work with regular updates on the Bozeman explosion #bozexplod - Cudos

 

kpaxnews: Boodles, Rocking R Bar, the American Legion and Montana Trails Gallery were destroyed in the explosion in Bozeman. More at www.kpax.com

 

bcavanaugh: Link: MobileMe Gallery - Downtown Bozeman Explosion - Amazing photos.  Important to remember that all of... http://tumblr.com/x3k1dxo86

 

superdaveh4eva: Press conference scheduled for 2PM to give updates on gas explosion situation that happened in downtown Bozeman. #bozexplod

 

marypaoli: Half a city block on Bozeman's Main Street is gone following a natural gas explosion. Feeling for the people and businesses impacted.

 

newstrendz: 18. bozexplod: Explosion in Downtown Bozeman Destorys Two Bars, Two Blocks Evacuated - New West, null http://tinyurl.com/dz6pdn (expand)

 

darwinsbulldog: sees a very useful application of Twitter with the Bozeman explosion - linking a community for getting information #bozexplod

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