Train derailment in Palo Pinto County sparks grass fire

Train derails in North Texas, sparks grass fire

Firefighters worked to put out a grass fire that was sparked by a train derailment in Palo Pinto County on Tuesday afternoon.

GORDON, Texas - Cleanup is underway after a train carrying hydrochloric acid and fuel derailed in Palo Pinto County.

What we know:

The Union Pacific train wreck happened around 2 p.m. on the Coalville Road Bridge in the town of Gordon, which is about 65 miles west of Fort Worth, just north of Interstate 20.

Images from SKY 4 showed a pile-up with multiple freight and tanker cars. In a later update, Palo Pinto County Emergency Services District #1 said about 35 cars had derailed.

At first, there was concern that some of the overturned tankers were leaking. However, the emergency officials said no cars were leaking contents and no evacuations were necessary.

Fire crews worked until at least 9 p.m. to contain a grass fire that was sparked in the wooded area near the tracks.

Residents were urged to avoid the area.

All personnel were accounted for, and no one was hurt, officials said.

What we don't know:

It’s not yet clear what caused the crash.

Union Pacific said it is sending crews to the area for cleanup and an investigation.

There's no word yet on when the cleanup will be done. Officials said it could take several days.