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Crews Battle Train Fire in Summers County

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HINTON -

Crews are battling a train fire in Hinton.

It happened around 9:33 a.m. when something in the second fuel engine caught on fire. Witnesses reported hearing an explosion, then seeing plumes of dark smoke.

The train had just pulled into the depot in Hinton when the fire started.

All routes on CSX tracks in that area have been stopped as crews deal with the fire.  Right now, they are letting the gas burn out before turning the hoses on the fire.

No one was hurt.

We have a crew on the scene and will continue to bring you updates.