Fireball explodes in bright flash over Pacific Northwest sky

8 articles · Updated · KOMO News · Apr 29

Over 100 sightings were reported across Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon, with the event recorded at 12:15 a.m. in Anacortes.
Witnesses described a blue-green object falling and exploding, with the phenomenon lasting up to 7.5 seconds and some hearing sounds.
The American Meteor Society is collecting reports and video evidence to confirm the event, which meteorologists believe was likely a meteor breaking apart.

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