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PHOTO GALLERY: Massive gas line explosion in Melvindale

PHOTO GALLERY: Massive gas line explosion in Melvindale
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Residents of Melvindale woke up to a large, loud gas explosion just after 3:00 a.m. Saturday. Police and Fire crews began evacuating residents north of Elizabeth.

Chopper 7 was over the scene this morning. Video from Chopper 7 showed the MichCon facility with heavy damage from the fire, as well as a burned out car that is believed to have caused the explosion after a crash.

View photos from the massive explosion here