Fire reported at oil refinery in Tuscaloosa

Fire reported at oil refinery in Tuscaloosa

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Firefighters are working the scene of a fire at Hunt Refining Company in Tuscaloosa Wednesday afternoon. According to Holly Whigham of Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue, a call came in at approximately 11:45 a.m. regarding a fire at Hunt, located on Jack Warner Parkway. She said that as of 12:30 p.m., the fire was under control and crews were working to stabilize the scene. Hunt Refining Company stated it was performing work …

Explosion and smoke seen from oil refinery in Tuscaloosa, Alabama: Reports

Various local news sources in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, are reporting that an explosion has left smoke billowing from a local refinery.

Fire, possible explosion at oil refinery sends black cloud over Tuscaloosa

Authorities are on the scene of a possible explosion at Hunt Oil in Tuscaloosa that sent plumes of smoke over parts of the city.

Explosion occurs at Hunt Oil Refinery in Tuscaloosa

TUSCALOOSA, AL. (WCBI) -A powerful explosion rocked parts of Tuscaloosa County on May 7 Our news partner, WVUA in Tuscaloosa, reports that the explosion happened just before noon at the Hunt Oil Refinery in West Tuscaloosa. Smoke could be seen billowing from the area of the refinery when first responders arrived at the scene. People as far as 16 miles away reported hearing the explosion. Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue Public Safety Educator and Public I…

Explosion Rocks Hunt Oil Refinery, First Responders on Scene

timesng.com: Tuscaloosa, Alabama – An explosion occurred at the Hunt Oil Refinery just before noon on Wednesday, sending smoke billowing into the air and prompting swift action from emergency responders. The blast was reported around 11:45 a.m., and crews from Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue (TFR) arrived quickly to assist the Hunt fire brigade in stabilizing the situation. […] This post Explosion Rocks Hunt Oil Refinery, First Responders on Scene appear…