WATER AND FIRE YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS FROM THE BEGINNING

There are so many fires, you can't see the sky': Up to 50 properties EXPLODE in flames in three Boston suburbs after 'gas main meltdown' - as residents are told, if you smell gas 'get out now!'

Up to 70 fires are being reported in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover
Officials said problems with the natural gas system caused multiple explosions
Methuen Police Chief said there are so many fires 'you can't even see the sky'
Police are urging residents to leave their homes if they smell gas and said residents with Columbia Gas service should evacuate immediately
At least one home has been demolished, according to local media outlets
State police said that the power company would be shutting off power to all of Lawrence, North Andover and Andover 'to assist in the gas situation'
All the fires in Andover have been extinguished,