See a 25-Foot Flame In Hyannis Friday? Don't Be Alarmed

HYANNIS, MA — If you see a 20-25-foot flame in Hyannis Friday, you shouldn't be alarmed, according to the Barnstable Fire Department.

AmeriGas and fire officials will be performing a flaring operation to burn off the remaining propane vapors in one of their bulk storage tanks. This is expected to be conducted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Friday.

Fire officials said the flaring operation will cause there to be a large 20-25-foot flame visible from many areas in Hyannis. The operation will be conducted at the AmeriGas Hyannis location at 193 Iyannough Road near the intersection of Yarmouth Road and Iyannough Road.

Fire officials said the neighboring businesses and the public are in no danger. This is scheduled maintenance, and firefighters will be on site for the duration.