Two Tanks Explode at Explorer Pipeline Facility in Glenpool; Surrounding Area Evacuated

Per NewsOn9, the explosion and subsequent fire are believed to have been caused by a lightning strike igniting the storage tanks.

Authorities are continuing to ask the public to avoid the immediate area.

The EPA is monitoring local air quality.

A total of three tanks were involved in the fire, though it is unclear if all three detonated.

Offiicals state no injuries have occurred, though firefighting operations continue at the scene.

Routes around 121st Street and Elwood Avenue remain open and may be used as detours.

All surrounding businesses and residences have been evacuated as a precaution. The public is urged to avoid the area.

Two tanks have exploded. Fire crews remain on scene working to mitigate the fire and prevent further spread.

Emergency personnel responded at approximately 8:33 a.m. Monday to an explosion at the Explorer Pipeline facility at 1312 West 126th Street in Glenpool.

New details have been provided by the Glenpool Police Department.

Glenpool Public Schools are sheltering in place as a precaution, per Samdesk sources.

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Evacuations are taking place at the Glenpool Church of Christ, per News 6.

Residents are urged to avoid the area, with alternate routes available on 121st Street and Elwood Avenue.

No injuries or other fires have been reported.

The area of W 126th Street between Casper Street and Elwood Avenue is currently closed as a precaution.

Glenpool Fire and Police are operating at the scene of a major fire involving a liquid natural gas tank near U.S. Highway 75 and 126th Street.

Incident reported at W 126th St S & Casper St.

Per NewsOn9, the explosion and subsequent fire are believed to have been caused by a lightning strike igniting the storage tanks.

Authorities are continuing to ask the public to avoid the immediate area.

The EPA is monitoring local air quality.

A total of three tanks were involved in the fire, though it is unclear if all three detonated.

Offiicals state no injuries have occurred, though firefighting operations continue at the scene.

Routes around 121st Street and Elwood Avenue remain open and may be used as detours.

All surrounding businesses and residences have been evacuated as a precaution. The public is urged to avoid the area.

Two tanks have exploded. Fire crews remain on scene working to mitigate the fire and prevent further spread.

Emergency personnel responded at approximately 8:33 a.m. Monday to an explosion at the Explorer Pipeline facility at 1312 West 126th Street in Glenpool.

New details have been provided by the Glenpool Police Department.

Glenpool Public Schools are sheltering in place as a precaution, per Samdesk sources.

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Evacuations are taking place at the Glenpool Church of Christ, per News 6.

Residents are urged to avoid the area, with alternate routes available on 121st Street and Elwood Avenue.

No injuries or other fires have been reported.

The area of W 126th Street between Casper Street and Elwood Avenue is currently closed as a precaution.

Glenpool Fire and Police are operating at the scene of a major fire involving a liquid natural gas tank near U.S. Highway 75 and 126th Street.

Incident reported at W 126th St S & Casper St.

Per NewsOn9, the explosion and subsequent fire are believed to have been caused by a lightning strike igniting the storage tanks.

Authorities are continuing to ask the public to avoid the immediate area.

The EPA is monitoring local air quality.

A total of three tanks were involved in the fire, though it is unclear if all three detonated.

Offiicals state no injuries have occurred, though firefighting operations continue at the scene.

Routes around 121st Street and Elwood Avenue remain open and may be used as detours.

All surrounding businesses and residences have been evacuated as a precaution. The public is urged to avoid the area.

Two tanks have exploded. Fire crews remain on scene working to mitigate the fire and prevent further spread.

Emergency personnel responded at approximately 8:33 a.m. Monday to an explosion at the Explorer Pipeline facility at 1312 West 126th Street in Glenpool.

New details have been provided by the Glenpool Police Department.

Glenpool Public Schools are sheltering in place as a precaution, per Samdesk sources.

This is a developing situation. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

Evacuations are taking place at the Glenpool Church of Christ, per News 6.

Residents are urged to avoid the area, with alternate routes available on 121st Street and Elwood Avenue.

No injuries or other fires have been reported.

The area of W 126th Street between Casper Street and Elwood Avenue is currently closed as a precaution.

Glenpool Fire and Police are operating at the scene of a major fire involving a liquid natural gas tank near U.S. Highway 75 and 126th Street.

Incident reported at W 126th St S & Casper St.

Per NewsOn9, the explosion and subsequent fire are believed to have been caused by a lightning strike igniting the storage tanks.

Authorities are continuing to ask the public to avoid the immediate area.

The EPA is monitoring local air quality.

A total of three tanks were involved in the fire, though it is unclear if all three detonated.

Offiicals state no injuries have occurred, though firefighting operations continue at the scene.

Routes around 121st Street and Elwood Avenue remain open and may be used as detours.

All surrounding businesses and residences have been evacuated as a precaution. The public is urged to avoid the area.

Two tanks have exploded. Fire crews remain on scene working to mitigate the fire and prevent further spread.

Emergency personnel responded at approximately 8:33 a.m. Monday to an explosion at the Explorer Pipeline facility at 1312 West 126th Street in Glenpool.

New details have been provided by the Glenpool Police Department.

Glenpool Public Schools are sheltering in place as a precaution, per Samdesk sources.

This is a developing situation. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

Evacuations are taking place at the Glenpool Church of Christ, per News 6.

Residents are urged to avoid the area, with alternate routes available on 121st Street and Elwood Avenue.

No injuries or other fires have been reported.

The area of W 126th Street between Casper Street and Elwood Avenue is currently closed as a precaution.

Glenpool Fire and Police are operating at the scene of a major fire involving a liquid natural gas tank near U.S. Highway 75 and 126th Street.

Incident reported at W 126th St S & Casper St.

Per NewsOn9, the explosion and subsequent fire are believed to have been caused by a lightning strike igniting the storage tanks.

Authorities are continuing to ask the public to avoid the immediate area.

The EPA is monitoring local air quality.

A total of three tanks were involved in the fire, though it is unclear if all three detonated.

Offiicals state no injuries have occurred, though firefighting operations continue at the scene.

Routes around 121st Street and Elwood Avenue remain open and may be used as detours.

All surrounding businesses and residences have been evacuated as a precaution. The public is urged to avoid the area.

Two tanks have exploded. Fire crews remain on scene working to mitigate the fire and prevent further spread.

Emergency personnel responded at approximately 8:33 a.m. Monday to an explosion at the Explorer Pipeline facility at 1312 West 126th Street in Glenpool.

New details have been provided by the Glenpool Police Department.

Glenpool Public Schools are sheltering in place as a precaution, per Samdesk sources.

This is a developing situation. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

Evacuations are taking place at the Glenpool Church of Christ, per News 6.

Residents are urged to avoid the area, with alternate routes available on 121st Street and Elwood Avenue.

No injuries or other fires have been reported.

The area of W 126th Street between Casper Street and Elwood Avenue is currently closed as a precaution.

Glenpool Fire and Police are operating at the scene of a major fire involving a liquid natural gas tank near U.S. Highway 75 and 126th Street.

Incident reported at W 126th St S & Casper St.