On August
17th at approximately 9 AM, the EPA was alerted by the National Response Center
to a fire at a tank farm near Jenks, Oklahoma. The fire started when lightning
hit two tanks. A third tank sustained
damage and its and its contents were drained and removed from the site. The
tanks contain natural gasoline/diluent, a liquid hydrocarbon mixture extracted
from natural gas processing. The local fire department conducted fire
suppression and extinguished both tanks. EPA deployed an on-scene coordinator
and contractors to the incident to conduct air monitoring and assess the
pathway of any spilled material. Air monitoring did not detect any readings
above action levels.
EPA is the
lead response agency for this incident, working closely with state, local, and
Tribal partners, including the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
(ODEQ), to monitor the situation and coordinate response activities. The
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) are on site.
Residents are reminded to listen to local authorities for safety instructions.
EPA demobilized
from the site on August 18th, 2026.
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