Reports are coming in from people in and around Billings, Montana claiming they heard what they describe as a "large explosion sound" in the sky. When they ran out of their homes to look at what happened, they saw THIS in the sky.
They claim it appears to them as though an aircraft suffered some type of issue, and may be going down. Others claim it appears to only be a condensation trail. No reports, yet, of any plane crashes . . . .
UPDATE 8:38 PM EST --
Military helicopters have been seen scrambling out of Bozeman, Montana, headed in the direction of Billings, which is about 140 miles east. Video below:
UPDATE 10:24 PM EST --
We are aware of the video shared on Twitter and claims of a “massive explosion” over Billings. However, our PD, Fire & airport have NOT been called to any incidents related to this video and there haven’t been any plane crashes picked up on radar #ChineseSpyBalloon #spyballoon
— City of Billings (@BillingsMT) February 4, 2023
UPDATE 8:24 AM EST SATURDAY -- "UNSUBSTANTIATED"
Authorities in Billings, Montana say they are aware of the video above, but the claims of an explosion are "unsubstantiated."
We have confirmed with @MontanaDES & @GovGianforte that there have not been any explosions in, around, or across #Montana. They are aware of the video and it can not be substantiated. https://t.co/LDz0jyTC6g
— City of Billings (@BillingsMT) February 4, 2023
