Mead Oil Tank Explosion Kills One, Injures Three

For the second time in as many months, there has been a fatal explosion tied to property by Anadarko Petroleum. This time it was an oil tank that caught fire and shot flames in Mead. The explosion left one dead and three injured.

The explosion was less than five miles from Firestone where a methane gas pocket caused an explosion killing two people last month.

The Weld County Sheriff's office says that they were called to an area near Highway 66 and WCR 13 around 3:15 Thursday afternoon. The report was an oil tank battery was fully engulfed in flames.

Three individuals working on the battery were transported for further medical attention. Two were taken to North Colorado Medical Center for burn treatment, and one was taken to Medical Center of the Rockies.

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The Weld County Sheriff’s Office, Mountain View Fire, and Anadarko worked together to ensure that all of the individuals working on the site were accounted for.

Another individual working on the battery was been discovered, and declared deceased at the scene. His name has not been released.

Photo Anadarko Petroleum