Oil Tank Catches Fire In Navarro County
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NAVARRO COUNTY (CBSDFW) - An oil tank caught on fire in Retreat Sunday afternoon.
According to the Navarro County Office of Emergency Management, the fire likely started after the tank was struck by lightning.
Oil tank fire in Retreat, TX likely for a lightning strike. Numerous FDs on scene. #dfwwx pic.twitter.com/PrcGqAPXjg
— Navarro County OEM (@NavarroOEM) April 17, 2016
Numerous fire departments responded to the scene where heavy storms have been around the area since early Sunday morning.
Video from the oil tank fire near Retreat. #dfwwx #ncoem pic.twitter.com/NEGcFVa3CC
— Navarro County OEM (@NavarroOEM) April 17, 2016
Fire crews were able to put the fire out a short time later.
Fire crews on scene have extinguished the oil tank fire as heavy rain again enters the area. #dfwwx pic.twitter.com/25OFcNwQfc
— Navarro County OEM (@NavarroOEM) April 17, 2016
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