VIDEO: Schools, neighborhood evacuated after train derailment sparks massive fire; smoke seen for miles

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DUPO, Ill. (KMOV.com) – Evacuations are underway after a train derailment sparked a fire in Dupo, Illinois.

The derailment reportedly happened in the 300 block of Main Street Tuesday. At least 16 train cars appeared to be derailed in the area.

The article goes on to state the following:

The Powerhouse Skyzoom4 was over the area about 30 minutes after the accident was first reported and saw multiple train cars on fire. It also appeared nearby water was on fire.

#BREAKING: At least 16 train cars are derailed and multiple ones are on fire in Dupo, Illinois. No word on any injuries at this time.
More here: https://t.co/JE5mxDKZyI pic.twitter.com/VKJ3oU5ByD

— KMOV (@KMOV) September 10, 2019

TRAIN DERAILMENT AND FIRE: Firefighters respond to a train derailment that burst into flames in Dupo, Illinois. Several freight and tanker cars can be seen toppled over. It’s unclear whether anyone was hurt. https://t.co/WLiHcTwEEz

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) September 10, 2019

Breaking: Large fire after a train derailment in Dupo, Illinois. Evacuations are underway in the area. pic.twitter.com/nNy4LkAMgT

— PM Breaking News (@PMBreakingNews) September 10, 2019

Firefighters are responding to a fire caused by a train derailment in Dupo, Illinois.https://t.co/InkLQnKNwo

— Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) September 10, 2019

#BREAKING: A train derails in Dupo, Illinois, sending large black plumes of smoke in the air.
• First responders are on scene battling blaze.
• Smoke can be seen in downtown St. Louis, Missouri.
• No immediate reports of any deaths or injuries. pic.twitter.com/k48pBQV17k

— Elma Aksalic (@ElmaAksalic) September 10, 2019

Authorities are not aware of any injuries at the moment after the train derailed and caught fire https://t.co/HRMgtc4kma pic.twitter.com/RWnRWqkaNL

— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) September 10, 2019

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