MASSIVE OIL TANKER EXPLOSION IN EPPING, NEW HAMPSHIRE Emergency personnel and hazmat crew are on the scene of a massive four-alarm fire. At least four tanks have collided. The blazing fire is blanketing the area with thick, heavy black smoke seen from miles away. Source: CBS local news
Massive Fire Engulfs Oil Tankers in New Hampshire, Firefighters Tackle Blaze
Epping, New Hampshire – A fierce inferno erupted on Saturday as multiple oil tankers and a tractor-trailer at North Atlantic Fuels in Epping, New Hampshire, caught fire, triggering an intense battle for containment by local firefighters.
The Exeter Fire Department, responding swiftly to the emergency, detailed the challenging situation. Three oil tankers and a tractor-trailer were ablaze, prompting the deployment of specialized firefighting resources, including a crash truck and foam fire suppression units. A team from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport arrived with additional foam resources, while a Southeast HAZMAT team, armed with 500 gallons of foam, joined the efforts to combat the escalating blaze.
Disturbing visuals from the scene, shared by the Exeter Fire Department, depicted charred truck bodies consumed by raging, red-hot flames. Despite the severity of the incident, officials reassured the public that no injuries had been reported at this stage.
“This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as the situation unfolds,” emphasized authorities, urging residents to stay informed.
The Exeter Fire Department took to social media to share updates, stating, “Our firefighters have responded with mutual aid to this scene at 76 Depot Road in Epping involving multiple oil tankers reported on fire.” Photographs accompanying the post captured the strenuous efforts of the firefighting crews amidst billowing smoke.
The fire, identified as a five-alarm incident, brought together firefighters from various communities, highlighting the collaborative response to the crisis. The Exeter Fire Department released additional images of the scene, illustrating the extensive resources mobilized to control the blaze.
The source of the fire was traced to North Atlantic Services, a New Hampshire-based company providing a range of services, including snow plowing, fuel delivery, and landscaping. As firefighters continued their battle against the raging flames, smoke billowed over the affected area, casting a grim shadow over the unfolding emergency.
The situation remains fluid, and authorities are actively managing the incident, with ongoing efforts to bring the fire under control. Residents are advised to stay tuned for further updates as first responders work tirelessly to mitigate the impact of this devastating event.
