Nacogdoches County Authorities, Texasare responding to reports of an explosion, and fire At the oil well site. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed explode in a Facebook post. Details also emerged on social media.
“Deputies and numerous other first responders are on scene in the 15000 block of FM 226, north of Etoile. A fire is currently active at an oil well site. Early reports indicate all workers at the site have been accounted for and have been evacuated. First responders are still on scene to assess the overall situation. As a precaution, we are evacuating residents on Cr. 561 and will further evaluate the situation as the situation develops,” reads a Facebook post from the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office.
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Five things you need to know about the Etoile, Texas, oil rig explosion
Here are five things we know about the Etoile, Texas, oil rig explosion:
- The explosion occurred along the 15000 block of FM 226, north of Etoile.
- Emergency crews, including deputies and several first responders, were on scene. Efforts are underway to assess the situation.
- According to preliminary reports, all workers on site have arrived and evacuated safely.
- Meanwhile, residents along County Road 561 were also evacuated as a precaution.
- Shocking footage from the scene emerged on social media, showing the sky lit up with orange flames.
