No Serious Injuries Reported in Large Explosion and Fire Near Sidney

Fire crews respond to large explosion and fire at saltwater disposal site near Sidney

UPDATE: June 26 at 10:34 a.m.

Explosion at Montana Oil Plant Sends Shockwaves Miles Away

An explosion at a storage and disposal site in Montana oil fields shook the area, felt 16 km away, but resulted in no injuries or fatalities. Emergency crews are monitoring the ongoing fire before approaching. The plant was vacant during the explosion, and the cause remains under investigation.

No serious injuries reported in large explosion and fire near Sidney

No injuries were sustained in the fire and recovery efforts, and most of the damage was contained to the site itself, according to the fire department.

Fire in the sky

SIDNEY — An explosion was reported southeast of Sidney on Wednesday evening (June 25).