【Accident Information】On October 12, 2016, an explosion and fire broke out at a oil tank truck in Shaanxi; 8 firefighters were injured while trying to put out the fire

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Regarding the accident that just occurred, those who are aware of the situation can share their insights and discuss it: A loud explosion could be heard from a distance of two kilometers away. At around 2 p.m. on the 12th, Mr. Wang was driving along National Highway 108 when he heard a severe explosion in front of the entrance to the Fifth Oil Transportation Unit of Yanchang Petroleum Pipeline Company. The explosion came from inside that unit; thick smoke billowed out instantly, and people started running in all directions. ”Mr. Wang realized that an explosion had occurred, so he quickly stepped on the accelerator and drove forward. The Fifth Oil Transport Unit of Yanchang Petroleum Pipeline Transportation Company is also a oil depot. Another passerby witness said that the explosion occurred at a fuel loading platform inside the tank farm, about 50 meters away from the entrance and exit of the tank farm. At that time, tank trucks parked at the loading platform were transferring fuel; one of those trucks exploded, and there was an open flame as well. ”Thick smoke rose to a height of 100 meters; the sound of explosions could be heard, and the thick smoke could be seen, even from 2 kilometers away from the scene. Injured person: At the time of the incident, vehicles were transferring oil. Around 3:30 p.m., several fire trucks were working at the oil depot, and traffic control was in place on National Highway 108 in front of the depot. 120 ambulances entered and left the oil depot multiple times. Mr. Li, a 44-year-old man from Shanxi, suffered burns to his left hand. He is a driver of a tank truck; according to him, fuel was being transferred in the vehicle at the time of the incident, and it is possible that the vehicle or its tires exploded. “I heard a noise and ran outside, but I wasn’t fast enough – my palms and the back of my hand were burned by the flames that erupted.” ”From a high vantage point, it could be seen that three tank trucks were parked on the platform where the incident occurred; the open flames had been extinguished, and firefighters were still carrying out cooling measures. According to various sources, in addition to Mr. Li’s left hand being burned, other people were also injured in this explosion and taken to the affiliated hospital of Lintong Sanatorium. At around 4 p.m., at the General Surgery Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation Center affiliated with the Lintong Sanatorium, Mr. Bao, 29 years old, had just completed the admission procedures. He suffered burns to his left hand, left leg, and both ears; the injuries were initially diagnosed as flame burns, along with abrasions. The burn area accounted for 5% of his body surface, including both superficial second-degree and deep second-degree burns. The hospital provided specialized treatment for his burns. A refinery worker who was with them in the ward said that another person had a sprain and left after receiving minor treatment. Meanwhile, the Lintong District People’s Hospital also admitted 8 injured patients, all with respiratory tract burns, one of whom was in shock. It is understood that the 8 injured individuals brought in were all firefighters who were hurt during the fire fight, and they have all been transferred to Xi’an for treatment. The explosion of a tank truck set off another fire. After the incident, various agencies went to the scene to conduct investigations. The official Weibo account of the Shaanxi Provincial Public Security Fire Brigade posted a message at 3:52 p.m. yesterday, stating that \"at 2:09 p.m. today, the Xi’an 119 command center received a report from the public indicating that an explosion had occurred in a tank truck at the Lintong oil transfer terminal operated by Yanchang Petroleum. The command center immediately dispatched 5 teams, 25 vehicles, and over 90 personnel to the scene to handle the situation.\" The squadron reported that an oil tanker at the berth had exploded and caught fire, which in turn ignited another oil tanker; the fire was severe, but no people were trapped. Through efforts, the open flames at the scene were successfully extinguished; currently, further cooling measures are being taken. ”Group 2 of Yuejiagou Village, Xiekou Sub-district in Lintong District is separated from the oil depot by just a wall. Local villagers say this is already the second explosion to occur at this facility within 30 days; there was also a flash explosion here on the afternoon of September 14. \"We live in constant fear.\" A reporter from Huashang Daily also confirmed this matter with relevant parties. Last night, after conducting inquiries from various sources, a reporter from Huashang Daily learned that there are three oil transportation companies in this terminal, and it was one of these companies where the accident occurred. A flash explosion occurred while the tanker was filling up with gasoline, which triggered a fire; two-thirds of the top portion of the fueling station was discolored by the fire.