Pipeline Explosion Sparks Massive Fire in Monahans, Firefighters Forced to Play the Waiting Game
MONAHANS, Texas – Early in the morning, firefighters from the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department responded to a massive fire caused by a pipeline explosion in Ward County. Upon arrival, they faced the challenge of containing the fire while waiting for the gas companies to take necessary action. Assistant Fire Chief John Bell described the scene as a large fire that was visible from a distance. To ensure safety, the firefighters maintained a safe distance and …