27 March 2024
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Two people were found with significant burns after an industrial explosion in Finney County on Wednesday.
A news release from the Garden City Fire Department says fire crews were dispatched to the report of an industrial accident/explosion in the area of 3300 W. Annie Scheer Rd. in Finney County around 11:25 a.m.
When they arrived, they found two victims with significant burns and quickly began lifesaving efforts until EMS arrived and sent them to a hospital.
Following the victims’ transportation, firefighters began containing a small fire to an oil field tank battery. The fire was called under control at 12:08 p.m.
Mutual aid on the scene was provided by Finney County EMS, Finney County Sheriff Department, Finney County Emergency Management, Kansas Highway Patrol, Holcomb Volunteer Fire Department, and Holcomb Police Department.