Evacuations are taking place in Prince George after a pipeline explosion that took place several hours ago.
Photos and videos of the explosion surfaced online, with Prince George RCMP confirming the event.
According to social media posts, the incident took place north of the Lheidli T’enneh reserve, although authorities were unable to confirm the exact location.
Smoke is reportedly billowing high above the community.
BREAKING! Massive #Pipeline explosion behind Leidlhi Tenneh Indian Reserve up by Prince George: https://t.co/OYBKxEqyo2
Panels not pipelines.#climate #energy #cdnpoli #bcpoli #NoTMX pic.twitter.com/stW8SFuMSZ
— Mike Hudema (@MikeHudema) October 10, 2018
Big fire north of #Princegeorge. Smoke up to 10k feet. pic.twitter.com/mdbgjbnzvd
— Greg N (@gregnoel) October 10, 2018
— Jamie Rye (@tayho1977) October 10, 2018
At this time, it is unclear how many residents have been evacuated from the vicinity of the blast.
More information to come as this story develops…