GLENPOOL, Okla. — Emergency crews responded to a fire involving a natural gas tank at the Explorer Pipeline Tank farm near U.S. Highway 75 and 126th Street in Glenpool the morning of August 17.
Officials said the fire is extinguished and no injuries or other fires have been reported in the area. They said at this time there is no current risk to public health or safety, and air monitoring shows no areas of concern.
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Officials said three tanks burned.
Explorer Pipeline said the tanks contained natural gasoline, a liquid fuel used in the production of gasoline and other products.
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Glenpool Fire said the foam deployment appears successful in putting out the fire in one tank.
Earlier Monday, GFD said there is one tank that is actively burning. Firefighters are preparing a possible plan to prevent re-ignition.
126th Street South and 131st Street South have been shut down from Elmwood to Highway 75.
Officials are asking drivers to stay alert and cautious as they drive along Highway 75.
Highway 75 remains open.
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