A vehicle fire at an El Reno oil field yesterday prompted a temporary closure of the nearby El Reno Regional Airport. The incident began with a fracking truck catching fire at the oil field, which escalated to three semi-trucks being engulfed in flames, eventually affecting up to 10 semi-trucks, as reported by KFOR. The fire resulted in minor injuries for one individual, who was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Smoke from the vehicle fire reduced visibility to such a degree that the El Reno Regional Airport had to briefly cease operations before resuming later on, News9 stated. It is reported that the fire did not cause damage to any well-head equipment at the site, and the well had been shut down prior to the arrival of the firefighting teams. According to the El Reno Police, the fire encompassed 10 to 15 other vehicles, although the initial incident began with three to four semi-trucks.

The KOCO captured details of the response, with the El Reno Fire Department confirming that at least one person sustained injuries from the Friday afternoon blaze near the airport but did not specify the severity or nature of the injuries.

As crews worked to extinguish the fires, local authorities managed traffic and the situation on the ground to mitigate further hazards. The swift response by the El Reno Fire Department and supportive services helped to quickly bring the situation under control, allowing for the re-opening of airport operations within a brief period. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and investigations will likely follow the incident.