Storage tank fire, Catoosa, Oklahoma, February 2023

 

Catoosa, OK Storage tank fire, February 2023

A storage tanker in the Port of Catoosa,Oklahoma has caught fire,, described as a "chemical fire " at approximately 9 a.m. local time (10 a.m. ET) on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Fire response crews evacuated the area. The cause of the fire is unknown.The contents are still unknown as well as whether they are toxic.

Residents are urged to remain indoors, especially if they have respiratory issues.

Summary: what we know about the spill

You can see a YouTube video of the Catoosa, OK fire here.

Chemicals released

Not yet reported

What and where is being affected?

Unknown.

Health affects of the compounds in the spill

At present, the immediate concern is the gases from the fire.  Burning plastic can produce many toxic compounds.

 

Here is the EPA contact information for this spill:

Unknown

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