Reeves Co: Tank battery explosion caused by petroleum thieves

Reeves Co: Tank battery explosion caused by petroleum thieves

REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Investigators have released more information on the cause of a giant tank battery fire in Reeves County last week and have identified the cause of the fire as a criminal one. The fire broke out following an explosion on March 5 near Highway 285 and County Road 436, near Orla.  According to investigators, based on the preliminary criminal investigation, the drivers of two vacuum trucks appeared to be attempting t…

Thieves cause tank battery fire, explosion in Reeves County, officials say

Authorities reveal thieves sparked a pipeline explosion and tank battery fire at Western Midstream. Investigation found safety protocol violations led to the blast.