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PHOTOS: Xcel, Hudson Emergency Responders Simulate House Explosion

City of Hudson emergency personnel and Xcel Energy conducted a simulation of a natural gas leak and house explosion in Hudson on Tuesday morning.

In case you're wondering what all the emergency vehicles are up to near Newton Field on Tuesday morning, don't panic; it's just a drill.

Xcel Energy is simulating a response to a natural gas leak and house explosion at 1327 Frear St., and personnel from , ,  are participating in the drill.

The event began between 8 and 9 a.m. and is expected to last about two hours. 

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