Major Fire at Oil Tank Battery in Lea County | Santa Fe News

A massive fire has erupted at a tank battery in Lea County near Jal, sending thick black smoke plumes visible for miles. The blaze, which began around 9:45 a.m., remains zero percent contained as seven agencies battle the flames. Residents are urged to stay away from the evacuation zone—though no homes are within it—due to the extreme danger and hazardous smoke. First responders are working tirelessly to contain the fire, a sobering reminder of the risks in energy operations and the courage of those on the front lines. Updates will follow as the situation evolves. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/79f39f4517d06929