Natural gas pipeline explodes in Ellsworth County, Kansas, after gas leak

A NATURAL gas pipeline exploded in Kansas on Thursday afternoon, triggered by a fuel leak.

Local media outlets in Ellsworth County said that the pipeline is owned and operated by Northern Natural Gas.

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Shocking video footage shared to social media showed flames billowing over fields in the distance.

reported that the inferno was triggered by a gas leak.

Trooper Ben Gardner told the network that the blast happened on I-70 near mile marker 222 – and it would appear that the fire is still raging.

The gas company is reportedly working with first responders and no one is in danger.

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A spokesperson confirmed to KWCH there was "no threat to public safety."

The fuel was shut off but the fire was still burning as of 4pm ET, according to reports.

Residents have been urged to avoid the area after the blaze erupted in an open pasture.