GARDEN CITY, Kan. – Two individuals sustained injuries in an incident at an oil field in southwest Kansas on Wednesday morning. The Garden City Fire Department was called to respond to an industrial accident, specifically an explosion on West Annie Scheer Road in Finney County.
Upon arrival, the fire crews discovered two victims with significant burns and immediately initiated life-saving measures until the Finney County Emergency Medical Services arrived. The injured individuals were then taken to the hospital in ambulances for further medical attention.
After the victims were transported, the fire personnel worked on extinguishing a small fire that had been contained to an oil field tank battery. The fire was successfully brought under control by 12:08 p.m., thanks to the efforts of the responders on the scene.
Assistance at the scene was provided by various emergency response agencies, including Finney County EMS, Finney County Sheriff Department, Finney County Emergency Management, Kansas Highway Patrol, Holcomb Volunteer Fire Department, and Holcomb Police Department. No further details were immediately available regarding the incident.
The collaboration of these different agencies highlights the importance of teamwork in responding to emergencies and ensuring the safety of individuals involved in such incidents. The quick actions taken by the responders helped prevent further escalation of the situation and allowed for a prompt resolution of the fire at the oil field tank battery.
Efforts are ongoing to investigate the root cause of the explosion and to ensure that proper measures are in place to prevent similar incidents in the future. Safety protocols and procedures will likely be reviewed and reinforced to enhance the overall safety of oil field operations in the region.