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Three people were injured during an explosion and fire at an oil well in Pearsall, Texas. Hydraulic fracturing (a.k.a. "fracking") occurs at the site.
The fire burned for several hours and was extinguished by firefighters. Pearsall Volunteer Fire Department Chief Placido Aguilar told StateImpact Texas (http://bit.ly/wuFtNt) an oil tank exploded, causing the fire. Firefighters took about an hour and a half to get the fire under control.
Aguilar also said the fire department has not received any additional funds or personnel during the fracking boom in the area, nor does he expect any to be forthcoming. He noted the fortuitous timing of the incident, which occurred just as volunteer firefighters were getting out of their day jobs, thereby providing good staffing levels for the response.
For commentary on the "fracking" practice, visit the Oil & Gas Journal HERE.
