Oil tank fire put out near Paradise Valley

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A crude oil tank caught fire around 7:55 p.m. on Feb. 28 south of Highway 619 in Paradise Valley. The Paradise Valley Fire Department and Blackfoot Fire and Rescue responded quickly.

Firefighters used a combination strategy, cooling the tank and nearby structures. They deployed foam and water from two county tankers and two county pumpers.

Courtesy County of Vermilion River

The fire was under control by 9 p.m., however, firefighters continued efforts to lower temperatures until conditions stabilized. The scene was then handed over to on-site industry representatives.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but authorities say it is not suspicious.

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