Fuel Truck Ignites Near Wibaux, MT | Video

Joel Porter | 12/30/2012

Firefighters in Montana are on the scene following a fuel tank explosion near Wibaux this weekend. Three people were injured in the explosion, which happened at around 3:30 Saturday afternoon. Authorities say a driver was hauling condensate, also known as drip gas, to a carbon processing facility south of I-94 near Wibaux.

They say the driver began unloading the fuel when something ignited the vapor. Firefighters say a structure and the tanker truck all caught fire.

Three workers were treated for their injuries. So far, their condition is unknown. Firefighters remain on scene to make sure the blaze doesn`t spread.

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