Massive Fire Engulfs Oil Tankers in New Hampshire
Investigation underway as incident raises concerns about safety protocols in oil transportation.
- Several oil tankers and a tractor-trailer caught fire at North Atlantic Services in Epping, New Hampshire, leading to a massive blaze that required a five-alarm fire response.
- Firefighters from multiple communities were dispatched to the scene, and the fire was extinguished by 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, with no injuries reported.
- An estimated 500 gallons of foam were used to put out the fire, and efforts are underway to remove any chemicals that might have leaked into the water.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, stating that there does not seem to be a suspicious reason for the fire at this time.
- The incident has raised concerns about the safety of transporting oil by road and the adequacy of current safety protocols in the industry.