A clear sky. The flames are intense and the sky is filled with black smoke. Tempe police tweeted: '@TempePolice and Tempe Fire are on scene of a train derailment and large fire over Tempe Town Lake. Buses are being assembled to transport passengers around the incident. Those arrested are facing charges including obstructing a public thoroughfare, hindering and interfering with police, disorderly conduct, and assault/aggravated assault. Angela Lentino was running her daily route along Tempe Beach Park when she saw smoke. 'Investigative reporter Camille Kimball, 59, was cycling under the bridge at the time and managed to escape with seconds to spareThe comments below have not been moderated.Child fortunate to escape without injury after being run overValley Metro tweeted: 'Service Alert-Update: Due to a heavy rail fire in Tempe, Valley Metro is terminating service eastbound at 38th St/Wash and Smith Martin/Apache Blvd in Tempe. ''As I emerged into the sunshine I could see other joggers and dog walkers facing the bridge with their cell phones out. Local newspaper based in Mesa, AZ serving Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert and Queen Creek. Tempe, AZ Daily News. Flames could be seen running the length of the bridge, sending dark clouds of smoke billowing into the air near Tempe Beach Park.Several firetrucks were seen spraying water on the flames for several hours Wednesday morning, while a fireboat was helping to spray water onto the flames and remnants of the fire from the lake.TEMPE, AZ — A Union Pacific train hauling chemicals, lumber, and other materials derailed and caught fire early Wednesday morning while crossing a bridge over Tempe Town Lake, which caused a portion of the bridge to collapse.Another was hauling a rubber material, Tim McMahan, a spokesperson for Union Pacific said in an email.On Thursday in a joint statement, both Tempe police and Tempe fire said the leak had been contained and that there was no immediate threat to the general public.The cause of the derailment remains under investigation, officials said.As a result of the investigation, several roadways near Tempe Town Lake, including portions of the Loop 202 Freeway, have remained closed throughout much of the day.None of the train's crew were injured in the derailment or fire, Union Pacific said. body cam video'Amazing Grace' | Birthday parade held for Valley woman celebrating a century of lifeNKF sells Shoppes at Legacy House in Mesa for $9MBehavioral health facility employee arrested for sexually assaulting teen patientSouthwest Airlines moves up Phoenix to Memphis flights to take off SundayWere Open Arizona: Snakes and Lattes, board game bar with more than 1,000 games, reopens in TempeHow Purple Elephant Cakes Found Its Way from New York to the West ValleyTheatergoers won’t get their eyes on ‘Hamilton’ at ASU Gammage in 2020Arizona Restaurant Week Has Announced Its Fall DatesPolice searching for suspects after 69-year-old found deadASU director recognized with 2020 Gary Krahenbuhl Difference Maker AwardHere’s how to deal with summer flooding in ArizonaArizona Gov. News. 'Bodycam shows arrest of suspect who died while in police custodyTrump against delaying election, but worries about mail-in ballotsThe bridge had its annual inspection earlier this month, McMahan said.Shocking woman pregnant woman crashes her ex-boyfriends wedding'As I watched the flames got higher and higher,' she said. 'A freight train has derailed in Tempe, Arizona sparking a huge fire.
None of the train’s crew members were hurt but there was a report of someone suffering from smoke inhalation, said Tim McMahan, a spokesman for Union Pacific Railroad.Terrifying moment father and son encounter a great white sharkPolice Chief Sylvia Moir tweeted: 'Update- Tempe Train derailment and Fire- No injuries known at this time but the scene is very dangerous''As I entered the area under the train bridge I was aware there was a train passing because I can hear it. Buses are being assembled to transport passengers around the incident. Tempe, AZ (85282) Today.
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