Highway reopens 6 hours after fire at Phillips 66 Borger Complex

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Published: Jan. 17, 2023 at 11:07 AM CST|Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:54 AM CST
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HUTCHINSON COUNTY, Texas (KFDA) - Highway 136 has reopened after six people were injured from a fire at Phillips 66 Borger Complex in Hutchinson County.

According to City of Borger/Hutchinson County OEM, at around 10:15 a.m., crews responded to a fire that started at the complex.

The fire is now extinguished, and six people were transported to a hospital.

Two people were airlifted to the UMC burn center where they are critical condition.

After six hours of the highway being shut down, drivers will now be able to driver from Borger to Stinnett on Highway 136.

Highway 136 is closed from Borger to Stinnett at this time.

Three people have been injured from a fire at Phillips 66 Borger Complex in Hutchinson County.
Three people have been injured from a fire at Phillips 66 Borger Complex in Hutchinson County.(KFDA)
Three people have been injured from a fire at Phillips 66 Borger Complex in Hutchinson County.
Three people have been injured from a fire at Phillips 66 Borger Complex in Hutchinson County.(KFDA)

From the Borger Complex Approved for immediate release: At approximately 10:15 a.m. today, a fire occurred at the...

Posted by City of Borger on Tuesday, January 17, 2023

The cause if the incident is under investigation.