Explosion at Defiance Oil Refinery Leaves One Injured: Plant Suffers Extensive Damage

Defiance, OH – An explosion at the Glycerin Traders Oil Refinery Plant in southeast Defiance caused one person to be injured, according to the Defiance Fire Department chief. The incident, which occurred around 4 p.m., resulted in extensive damage to the plant. The cause of the explosion remains unknown. Witnesses in the area reported hearing and feeling the impact of the explosion. Residents in the vicinity described the aftermath of the explosion as chaotic. Robert …

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