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Reeves Co: Tank battery explosion caused by petroleum thieves

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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…

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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…

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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.

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