A mechanical failure led to the rupture of a 1.5 million-gallon water tank across the road West Hills College Lemoore, resulting in the death of a contractor and the injury of a city employee and has prompted the City to issue a state of emergency.
According to Lemoore City Manager Nathan Olson, the contractor was trying to weld a new flange, on the tank at Well Site No.7 on Monday afternoon. The tank had about four to six feet of air inside of it at the top but had been vented. However, something inside the tank ignited, causing an explosion.
âWhen the tank ignited, the tank literally lifted off like a rocket,â Olson said. âSo once the tank lifted off, the 1.5 million gallons of water created a tsunami.â
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