Firefighters battled a massive fire at a natural gas well site near 516 S 25th W Ave in Tulsa on Tuesday. A large plume of smoke could be seen after witnessess heard at least two explosions. The city's fire department employee Andy Little told local media outlets said hazmat is on the scene and is asking citizens to stay clear of the area.
Several social media users posted photos from the scene. Visuals showed black smoke. According to local media, a representative with TFD, said that they are trying to determine what exactly is on fire. Employees in the area told first responders that it likely started around the petroleum tank farm.
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Smoke plume visible from nearly all of Tulsa from fire near the Arkansas River at 25th W Avenue. Royal Manufacturing is the address pic.twitter.com/CTfTpymt9d
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Warning locals about the fire, one person tweeted: "Smoke plume visible from nearly all of Tulsa from fire near the Arkansas River at 25th W Avenue. Royal Manufacturing is the address."
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"A large industrial fire burning in West Tulsa. Here's a view from a #FOX23 camera across the river. Seen a few small explosions since it began," a Fox23 meteorologist wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
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"Tulsa firefighters need prayers and positive energy sent their way My Son is working today. TULSA station is very close to this fire. I’m sure that he is working dear God please pray for these people," a third person said on the Elon Musk-led platform.