Duchesne County, UT – One Severely Burned in Oil Field Fire

Duchesne County, UT (August 15, 2024) – An oil field fire and potential explosion in the Uinta Basin on Wednesday, August 14, resulted in severe burns for at least one individual. Details from the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office are limited, with no immediate response to inquiries.

Reports indicate a truck driver suffered burns covering 80% of his body during the incident earlier that morning. Concerned family members, engaging on an online platform, sought prayers for the injured following the unsettling event.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities from the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office’s Central Dispatch remain cautious, deferring all inquiries to their Duchesne counterparts. Updates are anticipated as officials delve deeper into the circumstances of this tragic industrial accident.