SMETHPORT — A portion of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline, located in Clermont, reportedly exploded Tuesday evening.

Information is limited as of press time, however, what is known is that McKean County Commissioner Tom Kreiner was on-scene and, at that time, reported no injuries and that the fire was under control. He also stated there was a representative from Tennessee on scene and other personnel were enroute.

According to reports, calls to fire departments across the region start going out before 5:30 p.m. to an address on Wilcox Road. Stations were asked to provide manpower, UTVs, and other assistance for a “large wildfire.” The calls for assistance continued to sound throughout the evening.

As of the time of this report, approximately five acres had burned in the fire.

Later, after 7:45 p.m., reports were confirmed there had been an explosion along the Clermont section of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline. Calls to the parent company KinderMorgan were not returned before press time.

Early reports indicate the following fire departments assisted on Tuesday: Clermont Volunteer Fire Department, Hamlin Township Volunteer Fire Department, Norwich Volunteer Fire Department, Eldred Volunteer Fire Department, Mount Jewett Volunteer Fire Department, and Smethport Volunteer Fire Department.

More information will be provided as details emerge.