Biodiesel tank catches on fire in Florida leaving firefighters looking for foam

July 23, 2018 |

In Florida, a 180,000gallon storage tank holding around 60,000 gallons of biodiesel caught fire at Port Manatee late Sunday night that took firefighters by surprise when they found they only had 1,900 gallons of the foam required to put out the blaze, compared to the 3,500 gallons they needed. Nearby stations jumped in to help put out the fire. About eight inches of fuel were left in the tank but the tank’s roof collapsed allowing firefighters to dump the foam right on top and get it under control. Local TV stations reported the cause of the fire was unknown.

Category: Fuels

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