The fire at the Explorer Pipeline tank farm in Glenpool, Oklahoma, is no longer actively burning after spreading to three tanks Monday morning.
Crews eliminated the smoke plume and all visible flames by Monday evening, according to the latest update.
No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.
Foam application will continue Tuesday as needed to keep the tanks cool and minimize vapor.
Cleanup and recovery underway
The Glenpool Fire Department is moving into a support role as the response transitions to cleanup and recovery.
Williams Fire and Hazard Control and U.S. Fire Pump, which specialize in incidents of this nature, will lead the on-site reclamation and remediation process.
The site remains contained, with double dikes in place to prevent water and foam from leaving the area.
Three tanks caught fire at the Explorer Pipeline tank farm in Glenpool, Oklahoma, 16 miles south of Tulsa, after a lightning strike sparked the blaze on Monday.
Containment is still intact, and no additional tanks have caught fire, according to the latest update from Glenpool officials.
Explorer Pipeline released the following statement:
“Earlier this morning, Explorer Pipeline was notified that lightning struck a tank at the Glenpool tank farm resulting in a fire. The local fire department and emergency response teams have responded and secured the site. Additional fire response resources are on route. Glenpool police have closed 126th Street South between Casper Avenue and Elwood. We ask the public to please stay clear of the area as we continue to monitor the site alongside local emergency officials.”
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