HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) (UPDATE 12:00 p.m.) — James Madison University tweeted that three students were involved in the incident.
Of the three individuals recently reported injured, one individual, who was transported to RMH, is being treated for minor injuries.
Two other students were treated on the scene and released. All three students were participating in a community event.
Officials have not given an update on the two individuals flown to UVA.
(UPDATE 11:53 a.m.) — Two individuals were flown from the scene to UVA after this morning’s explosion. One is being treated at RMH.
Officials say the victims were outside of the building when crews arrived at the scene.
The fire from the explosion is contained, but still not out, according to officials. Cheif Tobia with the Harrisonburg Fire Department says crews will most likely be on the scene for days.
(UPDATE 11:06 a.m.) — Two stores in the shopping center report its employees are okay after the incident this morning.
Governor Ralph Northam tweeted that he has deployed state emergency personnel for additional support regarding the explosion.
Despite Northam’s tweet, officials can not confirm the incident was a gas explosion.
(UPDATE 9:33 a.m.) — City officials say the explosion happened in a commercial business area in Miller Circle in Harrisonburg.
As of 9:27 a.m., there are multiple crews and aid on the scene. Officials say at least three people have been transported from the scene, two in serious condition.
Firefighters are still handling the flames.
Officials say some nearby businesses have been impacted by the explosion, but there is no belief there are serious impacts or injuries from those businesses.
Officials say they haven’t been able to assess damage outside of the area for residents, but homeowners are encouraged to report property damage from the incident to the Harrisonburg Fire Department.
Stay with WHSV for updates.
(ORIGINAL STORY 9:08 a.m.) — An explosion was reported on South Main Street near Wendy’s and El Charro.
Multiple WHSV viewers reported hearing or feeling the explosion for miles.



There is still no word on what caused the explosion or if there were any casualties.
Stay with WHSV for updates.
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