Two Dead Following Oilfield Pipeline Fire in Lea County

2 gas pipeline explosions in New Mexico are under investigation

2 people died in Lea County

Two pipeline fires in New Mexico Tuesday, two dead in Lea County

The incidents happened in Lea County and San Juan County Tuesday afternoon.

Two dead following oilfield pipeline fire in Lea County

Two people died following an industrial accident and pipeline fire in an oilfield area in Lea County, New Mexico, on Tuesday.

Two Dead in Lea County Oilfield Pipeline Fire, Sheriff’s Office Says

Two people died in a pipeline fire at a Lea County oilfield near U.S. Highway 176 and Bootleg Road on Oct. 6. Deputies found them dead after being called out at 1:04 p.m. Officials say it was an isolated incident with no ongoing public threat. Names haven’t been released.