Massive fire in Quebec's Lac-Mégantic

Many reported missing. More than a thousand people have been evacuated.  Investigation into the derailment of the freight train will be tough as by the time the fire either dies out or is controlled there will be only ashes to shift through.  We are living in some very uncertain times.

From CBCNews:
A train carrying crude oil derailed overnight in the heart of Lac-Mégantic in Quebec's Eastern Townships, sparking a major fire that has brought firefighters from the town and neighbouring municipalities to the area, and led to the evacuation of 1,000 people from their homes.     

Witnesses reported having heard several explosions in the town of about 6,000 located 250 kilometres east of Montreal. The derailment happened around 1 a.m. ET.

It is not yet known if there are any casualties.

A spokesperson for Ontario's Environment Ministery says 73 rail cars filled with crhde oil were involved.

The fire, which can be seen for several kilometres, has spread to a number of homes, although it is not clear how many people have been forced to leave......