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An explosion at a power substation in North Fort Worth on Wednesday evening triggered a massive fire and voluntary evacuations of nearby homes, leaving residents and internet users alike shaken. The incident reported around 7:15 p.m. near Seventeen Lakes Boulevard and Henrietta Creek Road, comes as the nation grapples with multiple crises, including the ongoing LA wildfire disaster.
The Fort Worth Fire Department confirmed that firefighters were in a 'holding position' as of 10 p.m., evaluating whether to let the fire burn itself out or begin suppression efforts. Spokesman Craig Trojacek emphasized that while voluntary evacuations were initiated for 20 nearby homes, no mandatory orders were issued.
The explosion and ensuing fire quickly became a hot topic on social media, with many users expressing exhaustion and disbelief at the spate of disasters across the country. One frustrated commenter wrote:
"What caused that? Jesus, can't we get a freaking break?"
Another one said:
"Something is definitely going on in America. Why is everywhere going on fire?"
Another user posted:
"@DonaldJTrumpJr Not sure if this is a one off but since we have a winter storm warning for tomorrow and Friday , might be worth checking to see how many other cities in US are having fire situations."
"Is our country under attack?? Or is our infrastructure and leadership just absolute dog 💩 ?," remarked another.
"This stuff happening almost daily is very unusual for the first 8 days of the year. It’s like one tragedy after another," noted another X user.
Some people seemed to be suspicious about the fire. One X user said:
"It's all intentional. The Deep State is working over time. They are creating chaos before Trump takes office. It's only going to get worse. 😎 🍿"
The explosion at Fort Worth explored
Fire Department spokesman Craig Trojacek confirmed that there was no foul play. The official Fort Worth Fire Department X account posted:
"The Fort Worth Fire Department Public Information Officer (PIO) will be on scene of the large fire at the electrical substation off Seventeen Lakes Boulevard/Henrietta Creek Road in north Fort Worth."
"This is a very active scene with multiple first responders on scene. Please avoid the area and leave room for emergency vehicles."
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From raging wildfires in the West to infrastructure failures in the South, the U.S. is facing a cascade of challenges that seem relentless. As responders in Fort Worth work to bring the situation under control, we will keep you updated on the aftermath of the Fort Worth power substation explosion.
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