A massive blast at a Baltimore coal plant caused some in the city to think they were experiencing an earthquake
A five-story coal silo in Baltimore, Maryland has exploded, and first responders are now investigating the incident, which people reportedly felt throughout the city.
The explosion occurred at the CSX Coal Plant Building in South Baltimore on Thursday morning. The massive explosion sent shockwaves through the city, with some questioning whether Baltimore had been hit by an earthquake.
Anybody else in Baltimore just feel/hear a loud boom? Caused a door to jar open in our house and set off the dogs like crazy
— Jayne Miller (@jemillerwbal) December 30, 2021
Did we just have an earthquake or an explosion? #baltimore #Earthquake
— Tamer Khalil (@tamerelanwer) December 30, 2021
City fire officials tweeted that the scene was “under control” not longer after arriving, revealing there had been no injuries discovered yet and all hazards in the area had been contained.