Multiple explosions and a heavy fire reported at the Ergon refinery plant in Newell
Multiple explosions and a heavy fire reported at the Ergon refinery plant in Newell
Multiple explosions and a heavy fire reported at the Ergon refinery plant in Newell. Explosions heard miles around. Emergency personnel from across the area pressed into service. Route 2 closed both north and south of the plant
A Hancock County Sheriff’s deputy at a checkpoint said traffic is not allowed “because it’s a ticking time bomb up there.” More details will follow when they become available.
Numerous people trapped inside burning oil refinery in West Virginia Fire and EMS personnel are responding to several callers who are trapped inside Ergon Oil Refinery. Witnesses report large ongoing explosions.
Fire personnel are unable to reach a group trapped inside Ergon Crude Oil Refinery Several callers report their homes shaking following a nearby explosion at 11pm ESTGroup trapped in northwest corner of facility Barge traffic stopped nearby
More details awaited!!!
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