The Elmwood Fire Department, Oklahoma, reported a large fire in the municipal area due to the explosion of a gas pipeline. According to the Department, the explosion occurred near NS 154 Rd and EW 29 Rd, in Beaver County.
#ÚLTIMAHORA | OKLAHOMA - En estos momentos numerosos equipos de emergencia y autoridades se encuentran en Elmwood Oklahoma, respondiendo a una importante explosión de un gasoducto.
Testigos indicaron que se pueden observar las llamas a más de 45 Kms de distancia.
Las causas… pic.twitter.com/PPSVoXcciJ
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The explosion of the gas pipeline which was in operation at the time, caused a strong flare that rose to over 500 feet in height. The rare images of such an event were recorded by firefighters from the Elmwood Department.
The impressive flare could even be seen in satellite images. The scale of the event prevented emergency services from approaching initially. They had to wait for the flare to subside before they could put it out completely. According to local Texas channel ABC 7 Amarillo, the pipeline is owned by DCP Midstream.
