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November 1, 1933
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
An explosion ignited a 10,000-barrel oil well of the Russell Petroleum Company in Oklahoma City, 11 blocks from the business district, on Nov. 1. The fire destroyed the derrick and 25,000 barrels in storage tanks, but caused no injuries. Fire Chief George Goff ordered nearby wells shut down.
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Oil Well Is Fired From Explosion
Blaze Rages 11 Blocks from Oklahoma City's Chief Business District
Oklahoma City, Nov. 1.-(AP)--An explosion set fire to a 10,000-barrel oil well, the Russell Petroleum Company's No. 1, eleven blocks from Oklahoma City's business district today.
The blast, of undetermined origin, tore out the well's connections, loosening a roaring column of oil and gas that shot high into the air and ignited.
No one was injured.
The flames quickly melted the steel derrick and consumed 25,000 barrels of oil in four storage tanks.
Fire Chief George Goff quickly ordered surrounding wells shut down. Six wells are within a 100-yard radius of the fire.
Blaze Rages 11 Blocks from Oklahoma City's Chief Business District
Oklahoma City, Nov. 1.-(AP)--An explosion set fire to a 10,000-barrel oil well, the Russell Petroleum Company's No. 1, eleven blocks from Oklahoma City's business district today.
The blast, of undetermined origin, tore out the well's connections, loosening a roaring column of oil and gas that shot high into the air and ignited.
No one was injured.
The flames quickly melted the steel derrick and consumed 25,000 barrels of oil in four storage tanks.
Fire Chief George Goff quickly ordered surrounding wells shut down. Six wells are within a 100-yard radius of the fire.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
What keywords are associated?
Oil Well Explosion
Fire
Oklahoma City
Russell Petroleum
Derrick Destruction
What entities or persons were involved?
George Goff
Where did it happen?
Oklahoma City, Eleven Blocks From Business District
Story Details
Key Persons
George Goff
Location
Oklahoma City, Eleven Blocks From Business District
Event Date
Nov. 1
Story Details
Explosion ignites 10,000-barrel oil well, destroying derrick and 25,000 barrels in tanks; no injuries, nearby wells shut down.