Wyoming Train Collides Gas Pipeline Causing Visible Night Fire

A natural gas pipeline ruptured near Interstate 80 west of Cheyenne, Wyoming, early Sunday morning, igniting a fire that was visible up to 60 miles away into Colorado. The incident involved a Union Pacific Railroad train carrying hazardous materials, which was located approximately 40 feet from the rupture. Emergency crews from multiple agencies responded promptly, containing the fire by 9 a.m. and ensuring no injuries, fatalities, or hazardous material releases occurred. Kinder Morgan Inc., which operates the pipeline, is coordinating with the National Transportation Safety Board and Union Pacific to investigate the cause of the rupture and confirm safety compliance. Officials praised the quick and coordinated response of first responders for preventing further escalation and safeguarding the community. Residents in nearby Colorado areas, including Loveland, were advised there was no threat to the public and to avoid calling emergency lines for fire reports.