Hall Summit residents reported a loud explosion sound, and now the roar of a gas well rig around 8:30 Thursday night.  There has been confirmation that residents on Swint Road, Stewart Road, and Courtney Road are being evacuated.  These residents are being given overnight accommodations.  The company has made no official statement as to the source of the explosion.  

This is a developing story, stay with Red River Parish Journal as we gather more information.