explosion

Decades before 911, as a second grader, I witnessed live, along with the rest of the country, the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion.

The rocket is designed to take off and deliver it's payload into space then come back down somewhat like a glider.

There were no injuries reported.

Many Torrington residents who heard the large explosion took to social media in an effort to determine the source Wednesday night.

No one was injured in the incident, according to the Converse County Sheriff's Office.

Officials planned a news conference Tuesday morning.