Six fire-fighters are hurt after an oil tank explosion in Rooks County. The fire happened Thursday night at the Berexco Company in Codell, which is east of Plainville. Authorities believe lightening started the fire in a tank battery holding two loads of crude oil. Fire fighters from at least six departments fought to contain the fire until five in the morning.During that time, six fire-fighters were hurt. Five were released from the Rooks County Health Center, the sixth was transported to a Wichita hospital. He's listed in fair condition. His family says he has second and third degree burns on his hands and neck. The fire also destroyed a City of Plainville brush truck and a City of Stockton pick up truck. Fire crews are still on the scene because the fire is not completely out. Authorities say there is still a mess with crude oil spilled everywhere.
See video of scene: http://www.kwch.com/Global/story.asp?S=12248215
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