Here’s the latest: a huge fire was started by an explosion at an oil complex in Tulsa, which forced roads to close and sent firefighters into a hazardous petroleum tank farm.#Oklahoma #TulsaOK #News #Accident
TULSA OKA As firemen attempted to extinguish a major fire at a manufacturing complex Tuesday morning, a towering column of black smoke filled the sky over Tulsa, Oklahoma. Road restrictions and an immediate public safety response were brought on by the explosion and the fire that followed.
Fire Engulfs Oil and Grease Plant Near Arkansas River
The fire started at Royal, a plant close to the Arkansas River that specializes in high-performance lubricating oils and greases. In their prompt response, the Tulsa Fire Department described the incident as a major fire that would take a lot of resources to put out. Authorities declared that Charles Page Boulevard between South Gilcrease Museum Road and South 33rd West Avenue would be closed by 10:30 a.m.
The fire service posted a picture of the dense black smoke on social media along with the message, “Please find alternate routes of travel as firefighters work to get the fire under control.”
Crews Navigate Dangerous Terrain to Battle Flames
Crews encountered difficulties reaching the flames’ origin as the fire raged on.
In order to properly position their hoses, firefighters were seen navigating between sizable petroleum tankers in a video that the fire service published. The containment attempts were made more difficult by the fact that the fire was situated amidst a petroleum tank farm, as confirmed by fire department spokesperson Andrew Little.
Investigation Underway, No Injuries Reported
Officials confirmed at lunchtime that there had been no reports of injuries related to the fire or explosion. The source of the fire, however, is yet unknown and being looked into. Throughout the day, firefighters persisted in their efforts to contain the situation.
While personnel worked to contain the dangerous fire, authorities urged the public to stay away from the area and to stay updated. More information regarding what caused this industrial catastrophe is anticipated to surface as the investigation continues.
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