Orphan oil well explosion in Washington County injures 6; 4 ...
Aug 26, 2025 · WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (WTAP) - Multiple crews are responding to an oil rig explosion near Frontier High School and Leith Run Recreation Area and Campground.
Deepwater Horizon explosion - Wikipedia
On April 20, 2010, an explosion and fire occurred on the Deepwater Horizon semi-submersible mobile offshore drilling unit, which was owned and operated by Transocean and drilling for BP in the …
Oil Rig Explosion Rocks Independence Township On Ohio-West ...
Aug 25, 2025 · An oil rig explosion rocked Washington County, Ohio, on Monday afternoon, injuring at least five people, according to local fire officials. The blast occurred while a contractor was plugging …
4 injured in oilfield explosion near Bradley, fire officials say
Multiple people were injured in a Grady County oilfield explosion on Monday afternoon. The explosion happened near County Street 2990 and Boundary Street, just outside of Bradley.
4 flown to hospital, 2 injured after Ohio orphan oil well ...
Aug 26, 2025 · Six people were injured in an explosion at an orphan oil well in Ohio on Monday morning.
Multiple injured after oil well explosion in Ohio - WLWT
Aug 26, 2025 · Officials say the explosion happened as a contractor was plugging an orphan well, an oil and natural gas well which has been abandoned. The cause of the explosion is under investigation....
What Causes Oil Rig Explosion? 6 Common Causes
Nov 7, 2025 · Oil platforms have a high risk of fire or explosion even though water surrounds them. Here are some of the most common causes of oil rig explosions.