Explosion hits Texas oil pipeline

USA

SAN ANTONIO, October 16, 2015 – A large explosion and fire have been reported at an oil pipeline in the town of Encinal, Texas.

The explosion took place early on Friday morning at the Lewis Energy-operated pipeline, located around 200 kilometres southwest of San Antonio.

There have been no reports of injuries or statements on the cause of the blast.

Eyewitness photos showed a massive fire near the town. A representative for Lewis Energy Group told local media that efforts are underway to extinguish the fire.

Lewis Energy is an upstream company with operations in South Texas.

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