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Gas Line Explosion: Flames Shoot Over I-81 In Shenandoah County (Video)

A gas line explosion gave drivers a fright as flames shot across Interstate 81 Tuesday morning, July 25 in Shenandoah County.

Gas line explosion in Shenandoah County.

Gas line explosion in Shenandoah County.

Photo Credit: Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office

The incident happened around 9 a.m. near Battlefield and Copp roads in Strasburg, according to the sheriff's office.

Brandon Fingerman captured the flames as he drove through the area.

The highway was temporarily closed at mile marker 295.

As of 2 p.m. the fire had been contained.

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