Oil field disposal plant in eastern Montana explodes, no injuries
An explosion rocked a rural oilfield facility near Sidney, Montana, Wednesday night—rattling windows up to 10 miles away. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, as the saltwater disposal plant was unoccupied at the time. The fire continued to burn into Thursday, with emergency crews holding back until conditions became safe. While several storage tanks were lost, the cause remains under investigation. The blast is a stark reminder of the volatility that comes with life and industry along the Montana–North Dakota energy frontier.
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