On August 17th at approximately 9 AM, the EPA was alerted by
the National Response Center to a fire at a tank farm near Jenks, Oklahoma. The
fire started when a lightning strike affected two tanks, which later spread to
a third tank. The tanks contain condensate and gasoline. The local fire
department is conducting fire suppression and has extinguished one tank. EPA
deployed an on-scene coordinator and contractors to the incident to conduct air
monitoring and assess the pathway of any spilled material. As of 1 pm CT, air
monitoring has not detected any readings above action levels.
EPA is the lead response agency for this incident, working
closely with state, local, and Tribal partners, including the Oklahoma
Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ), to monitor the situation and
coordinate response activities. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration (PHMSA) are on site. Residents are reminded to listen to local
authorities for safety instructions.
EPA will provide updates as new information becomes
available.
