Corn oil storage tank catches fire in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Smoke poured through a corn oil storage tank in Providence on Thursday afternoon.

The storage tank is located at Terminal Road in the Port of Providence.

Crews were called to the area around 3:30 p.m.

According to officials, the tank contained 3000 gallons.

The fire was contained to the tank, however crews working the scene said the heat from the fire sent the top of the silo flying into the air.

There were no reported injuries.

Update on Terminal Road incident: Firefighters are working to contain a fire in a corn oil storage tank with approximately 3000 gallons on board. No injuries and no extension beyond the tank are this point. pic.twitter.com/dAPjqXQYWM

— Derek Silva (@dsilvaPFD) December 26, 2024