Firefighters at the scene of the fire at the Tenewa gas plant just outside Haven fled the scene, fearing there could be another gas explosion. Officials say evacuation may be possible. HAVEN, Kan. (KAKE) -According to Adam Weishaar, Reno County Director of Emergency Management, around 1:17 p.m. On Thursday, several units were sent to Kent Road to report a fire at a gas plant. When the crews arrived at the scene, they encountered thick smoke and flames. Crews also reported explosions. Firefighters are still at the scene to put out the fire. The crews are expected to be at the spot for several hours. Those within a two-mile radius of the factory have been evacuated. Firefighters from Colwich, Mount Hope, Burton, McPherson and Wichita also responded. A foam tender is also brought to the spot. Two people were transported with minor injuries by EMS, all factory workers have been recorded. Weishaar said the Reno County Commission signed a statement of local disaster to allow state resources to enter and help fight the fire. The gas supply to the factory has been cut off. Weisshar says there is no risk to puberty right now. The K-96 will be closed for several hours to allow firefighters to carry water to the fire. HAVEN, Kan. (KAKE) – KAKE News has a crew heading to the scene of a large fire at the Haven Midstream gas processing plant. The call took place around 1:30 p.m. Many crews are battling the fire. The K-96 will be temporarily closed between Yoder and Haven. It is imperative that people do not come to the area. Haven Midstream takes gas and drops the temperature to sub-zero temperatures to separate the gaseous liquids – ethane, butane, propane and natural gasoline – from methane, the main constituent of the gas. This is an evolving story and KAKE will bring you the latest as the information becomes available. Courtesy of Brett Short
