A decommissioned oil rig in Alabama caught fire on March 8, sending heavy clouds of black smoke into the air, according to the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD).
The incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. local time.
The department said on Facebook that more than 55 firefighters were on the scene to put out the fire, which contains diesel, hydraulic fluid, oil, and other potentially hazardous materials.
“MFRD units are on scene of a 2-alarm structure fire at 400 Dunlap Drive,” the department said on Facebook. “Multiple companies arrived on scene to discover a multi-story, oil rig-like structure with heavy smoke and flames present.”
“The rig contains diesel, hydraulic fluid, and oil with other potential hazards on board. Crews are working in tandem to mitigate the incident as quickly as possible,” the department said….