Kilgore Fire Department monitors oil well blowout on County Road 173

Kilgore Fire Department monitoring oil well blowout on CR 173 in Rusk County

Firefighters and oil field workers are monitoring the site of an oil well blowout on County Road 173 in Rusk County, according to the Kilgore Fire Department.

Kilgore Fire Department monitors oil well blowout on County Road 173

Firefighters and a well service company are managing an oil well blowout in Rusk County, with no public safety concerns or reported injuries.

Oil well blowout secured in Rusk County

KILGORE, Texas (KETK) -- Members of the Kilgore Fire Department responded to the scene of an oil well blowout in Rusk County on Thursday. According to the fire department, the blowout happened between County Road 173 and U.S. Highway 259. Firefighters and the well service company responded to the scene and were able to secure [...]

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KILGORE – Members of the Kilgore Fire Department are currently on the scene of an oil well blowout in Rusk County. According to our news partner KETK and the fire department, the blowout is between County Road 173 and U.S. Highway 259. Firefighters and the well service company are currently on scene working to secure the well. While loud noises are currently coming from the well, officials reassure residents that there are no safety concerns at …