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Tank Fire Controlled at St. Joseph Biodiesel Plant, No Injuries

By: William Seay, Bridget Blevins
Updated: February 8, 2013
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(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) A fuel tank fire caused damage at a St. Joseph business Friday morning.

It happened at Blue Sun on Stockyards Expressway when biodiesel levels fluctuated in equipment on the property, sparking a fire.

No one was hurt, but the fire caused enough damage to the tank to put it out of service for now.

Battalion Chief Russell Moore, with the St. Joseph Fire Department, said they were fortunate no one was injured.

Firefighters, police and other emergency responders were all at the facility as precaution.

The Blue Sun St. Joseph Refinery produces biodiesel at the facility located at 5701 Stockyards Expressway.

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