New Hampshire Firefighters Battle Massive Fire After Several Oil Tankers Catch Fire – One America News Network

OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
2:50 PM – Sunday, January 14, 2024

New Hampshire officials are examining what caused an oil tanker fire in Epping.

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At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, first responders received the initial call about the fire, resulting in a five-alarm fire response.

On Saturday evening, fire officials in the town of Epping reported that several oil tankers caught fire and firefighters from New Hampshire were tasked with containing the massive blaze.

On Depot Road, firefighters fought against enormous fires originating from three tankers and a tractor-trailer. 

The fire began at North Atlantic Services, which is a New Hampshire-based company that offers snow plowing, fuel delivery and landscape services.

The Exeter Fire Department made a statement on social media regarding the fires.

“Our firefighters have responded with mutual aid to this scene at 76 Depot Road in Epping involving multiple oil tankers reported on fire,” the Exeter Fire Department announced.

The fire department additionally shared videos and images that showed smoke billowing up as crews worked to put it out. 

🚨#BREAKING: Multiple Oil tanker trucks have caught on fire with reports of large explosions taking place

📌#Epping | #NewHampshire

Currently, multiple emergency personnel, along with hazmat crews, are on the scene of a massive four-alarm fire in Epping, New Hampshire. The… pic.twitter.com/QFwMvGbMQi

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 13, 2024

Strong work by our Exeter crew and the many firefighters from numerous fire departments and other agencies that responded to the oil tanker fire in Epping earlier. The response to this incident highlights the importance of having a well-coordinated and robust mutual aid system. pic.twitter.com/vsNhDXLz5H

— Exeter Fire Dept. (@ExeterFire) January 14, 2024

Authorities estimate that the amount of oil that leaked from the trucks was so great that 500 gallons of foam were needed to put out the fire.

According to fire officials, efforts were underway to remove any chemicals that might have leaked into the water.

“We have five vehicles that were involved in a fire,” said Bob Jordan, a member of the Epping Board of Selectmen. “We have a hazmat situation going on. We have a strike force from the state on its way in currently. They’re coming in to basically boom off any runoff water and make sure we contain the scene.”

By 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, the fire was able to  be extinguished by the crews. Regarding the fire, no injuries were reported.

Authorities additionally stated that there does not seem to be a suspicious reason for the fire at this time.

Exeter firefighters along with crews from several communities continue to work the scene of a massive fire involving three oil tankers and a tractor-trailer at North Atlantic Fuels in Epping. pic.twitter.com/mrvIBLGRDc

— Exeter Fire Dept. (@ExeterFire) January 13, 2024

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