US EditionOil tanks catch fire at quarry in Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC
- Several oil tanks caught on fire at a quarry in Maryland suburbs near Washington, D.C.
- Fire was contained by early afternoon, with three tanks still burning. No injuries reported.
- Crews can't use water to put out the fire due to its nature, but health risks are minimal, and air quality is being monitored.
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Oil tanks catch fire at quarry in Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Several oil tanks caught on fire late Thursday morning at a quarry in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., sending thick plumes of black smoke into the air that were visible for miles. The fire was contained by early afternoon while three tanks continued to burn, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said during a 2 p.m. news conference. Officials said no injuries were reported. Piringer said two…
Oil tanks catch fire at quarry in Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC
Environmental officials are monitoring the air quality in a Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C. after several oil tanks caught fire late Thursday morning at a quarry in Rockville. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer says no injuries were…
Oil tanks catch fire at quarry in Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC
Oil tanks catch fire at quarry in Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC March 14, 2024 Several oil tanks caught on fire late Thursday morning at a quarry in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., sending thick plumes of black smoke into the air that were visible for miles.The fire was contained by early afternoon while three tanks continued to burn, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said during a 2 p.m. news conferenc…
Oil tanks catch fire at quarry in Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Several oil tanks caught on fire late Thursday morning at a quarry in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., sending thick plumes of black smoke into the air that were visible for miles. The fire was contained by early afternoon while three tanks continued to burn, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said during a 2 p.m. news conference. Officials said no injuries were reported. Piringer said two…
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