El Reno Fire Department confirms battery tank explosion

Nov 02, 2024

An oilfield tank battery exploded Friday night according to officials with the El Reno Fire Department.

An oilfield tank battery exploded Friday night according to officials with the El Reno Fire Department.

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An oilfield tank battery exploded Friday night according to officials with the El Reno Fire Department.

An oilfield tank battery exploded Friday night according to officials with the El Reno Fire Department.

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As of 9:40 p.m., crews were still battling the blaze near Southwest 27th Street and South Airport Road.

The cause of the explosion is under investigation and no injuries have been reported.

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El Reno fire officials said Southwest 27th Street is closed between Airport and Country Club roads.

Officials said they’re waiting on the site foreman to come to the scene and close a valve, which will help the fire burn out.

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