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BREAKING NEWS – A column of black smoke billowed into the air when Webb Oil in Russellville erupted into flames.
By Staff
The Franklin County 911 Center in Belgreen received the call about the fire at 11:22 Thursday morning.
Officials with the Russellville Fire Department along with outside departments responded to the blaze. The Russellville Police Department and Franklin County Sheriff's Department were on the scene as well as NorthStar Paramedic Services and Pleasant Bay Ambulance Service. However, there were no injuries reported.
The fire was contained within 30 minutes of the fire department's arrival. Officials were still on the scene at 1:30 p.m., and expected to be there for some time.
Officials think a spark ignited fuel vapors, causing the fire.