Multiple Oil Tanks Catch Fire North of Watford City
The oil well pad has about 27 tank batteries, 16 crude oil tanks and 10 water tanks.
OILMONSTER.COM- Officials responded to reports of black smoke, the ground shaking and numerous explosions at the Whiting Petroleum Corporation site north of Watford City on Saturday morning.
When first responders arrived, they found multiple oil tanks on fire near the Missouri River in McKenzie County.
Ashley McNamee of Denver-based Whiting Petroleum says no one was seriously injured and the fire was contained quickly.
The oil well pad has about 27 tank batteries, 16 crude oil tanks and 10 water tanks. A tank containing 50 barrels of crude oil was contained inside the dike of the well pad.
McNamee says 10 contractors were medically reviewed as a safety precaution.
The Keene Fire Department, McKenzie County Ambulance and the McKenzie County Sheriff's Office responded.
Courtesy: www.valleynewslive.com
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