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3 Workers Injured In W. Va. Gas Well Fire

SYCAMORE W. Va. (KDKA/AP) - Three people were injured in a gas well fire and explosion in Harrison County, W. Va. Friday morning.

According to officials, the incident happened at an Antero Resources well in Sycamore around 4 a.m.

Two of the victims had to be flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, while the third person was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

There is no word on their conditions at this time.

Firefighters were able to put out the flames, but there is no word on what triggered the fire.

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