Texas Oil Refinery Catches Fire

    Aug. 20, 2008
    Due to the height of the flames, firefighters had to use foam in order to put them out.

    SAN ANTONIO --

    An oil refinery on the south side caught fire Tuesday night.

    Firefighters were called to the Age Refinery at South Presa Street and Southeast Military Drive.

    According to fire officials, there were reports of built-up pressure in an oil valve following a power outage. When the pressure was released from the valve it started the fire.

    Due to the height of the flames, firefighters had to use foam in order to put them out.

    Despite the big display of flames, there were no reported injuries or any visible damage done to the oil refinery, fire officials said.

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