Shelter in Place Ordered as Train Derailment Causes Huge Fire in Ohio

A major fire erupted after a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, prompting local authorities to issue a shelter in place on February 3.

This footage, filmed by Deny Caldwell, shows large plumes of smoke wafting over the city as emergency services attend the scene.

The City of East Palestine issued a shelter in place warning. An evacuation order was also issued for surrounding areas.

It was not immediately known what caused the derailment or what the train was carrying. There were no reports of injuries or deaths. Credit: Deny Caldwell via Storyful

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DENY CALDWELL: Sit. Everywhere I fucking go, there is a fucking industrial fire. Ergon caught on fire. Train fucking derails. Fuel tanker catches on fire. Propane tank's right fucking there.

- Huge--

DENY CALDWELL: I want to fucking see it go off.

Sit. Everywhere I fucking go, there is a fucking industrial fire. Ergon caught on fire. Train fucking derails. Fuel tanker catches on fire. Propane tank's right fucking there.

- Huge--

DENY CALDWELL: I want to fucking see it go off.

Sit. Everywhere I fucking go, there is a fucking industrial fire. Ergon caught on fire. Train fucking derails. Fuel tanker catches on fire. Propane tank's right fucking there.

- Huge--

DENY CALDWELL: I want to fucking see it go off.

Sit. Everywhere I fucking go, there is a fucking industrial fire. Ergon caught on fire. Train fucking derails. Fuel tanker catches on fire. Propane tank's right fucking there.

- Huge--

DENY CALDWELL: I want to fucking see it go off.