Four houses were destroyed in the explosion and it's resulting fire, and five others were damaged.
Amazingly there were no deaths or serious injuries, only a couple needed treatment due to smoke inhalation.
Firefighters were able to put out the fire around 14:00.
Interstate 77 is shut down, for about a mile, in both directions, as the fire was actually running across the freeway.
In the aftermath it's clear that the freeway itself was damaged by the flames and heat.
Officials are investigating the cause of the explosion.
Aldersgate Methodist Church, in Sissonville, is set to work as a shelter, over night, for those who lost their homes.
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