What to Know About the Suspected Gas Explosions in Massachusetts

At least four people were injured Thursday after dozens of houses caught fire due to suspected gas line explosions in three communities north of Boston.

As of 7:30 p.m., Massachusetts State Police said they have responded to 39 fires in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover — and authorities expected that number to rise. Residents living in those communities who have gas service from Columbia Gas were told to evacuate their homes, police said.