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The Detroit Free Press reported that a tank
used for storing an oil and brine solution
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exploded at General Motors Milford proving
ground in Michigan.
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The incident reportedly damaged two nearby
homes but did not cause any injuries.
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Brighton Fire authority Chief Michael o’brien
stated that the explosion occurred in a least
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section of the proving ground which houses
multiple wells and tanks for crude oil
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production and crude oil brine and natural gas
storage.
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One tank reportedly suffered a catastrophic
failure leading to an explosion.
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Texas based white rock oil and gas owns and
operates the affected tank but had begun the
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process to transfer ownership to Colorado based
T two operating Cork.
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Fire crews responded to the explosion and
contained the fire in less than an hour.
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The area lacked hydrants so the tanker trucks
had to supply water.
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O’brien added that the crews used foam.
A standard response to situations that involve
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flammable and combustible liquids or gasses.
According to o’brien,
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residents up to six miles felt the explosion
still, the incident only caused damages to
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homes located approximately 200 ft from the
site.
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However, the blast did reportedly cause decent
damage to one of the Homes,
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a spokesperson from the Michigan Department of
Environment Great Lakes and Energy stated that
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the explosion and fire did not impact
groundwater and added that drinking water
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remained unaffected.
GM said it would investigate the cause along
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with state and fire officials and the well
owner, I’m Norman Bows.
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This is manufacturing now.