3 Hurt In Gas Plant Explosion Near Colorado-Wyoming Border

BRIGGSDALE, Colo. (CBS4)- Three people were hurt in a flash fire at a gas plant near the Colorado-Wyoming state line. The explosion happened on Wednesday morning.

The Hereford Ranch Plant is located near Briggsdale.

The victims were reportedly working on a natural gas compressor when the flash fire occurred.

(credit: CBS)

The fire was out by the time firefighters arrived. Two people had to be taken by helicopter to the hospital. The third person was taken by ambulance.

It's not clear how they're doing.

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