HAVEN, Kan. — Investigators have labeled the cause of a fire and explosions at the Tenawa Haven Midstream gas facility as undetermined, the Kansas Fire Marshal’s office said.
According to Jill Bronaugh, spokesperson for the State Fire Marshal's Office three investigators and the department Hazmat Emergency Response Team conducted the investigation but did not come up with an actual cause of the explosion last Thursday. Bronaugh did say that no foul play is suspected.
The explosions and fire at the plant injured two people who suffered minor injuries, officials said. The incident forced the evacuation of people living within 1.5 miles of the plant for a few hours Thursday night and Friday morning including the city of Haven.
Fire and emergency crews spent more than 24 hours at the scene until returning the facility back over to the company's personnel. Bronaugh said the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also helped with the investigation.
CLICK HERE to download the Hutch Post mobile app.
CLICK HERE to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.