Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department respond to 80,000 gallon asphalt tank on fire

JFRD responded to an industrial area with reports of a tank on fire with 80,000 gallons of asphalt on fire and multiple other tanks close to this tank. Among the crews responding was the hazmat team.
The asphalt was being transferred from one tank to another. To help the process, the asphalt is heated to assist in the transfer. The temperature got too hot, and the asphalt ignited causing what was reported to be a loud bang followed by fire.
The tanks are protected with interior extinguishing systems, but this fire proved to be too much for that system and we were called.
Response was quick, a water source was established immediately and a ladder pipe was set up upon arrival. Command determined that crews would cool the tank from the ladder pipe while ground monitors were set up on the rear side. While all this was going on, the Hazardous Materials Team monitored the temperature of the tank that caught fire along with the surrounding tanks.
The ground monitors were never put into play as the ladder pipe sufficiently cooled the tanks in question.
No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. City BIO was called out and determined that no hazardous product was released that would harm the citizens or the environment.
Crews cleaned up and went back into service.
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[@user-ej9jq2zf1y]

Now this really brings back memories dealing with ports and petrochemical tanks! Great job JFD!!!

[@thejfrd2490]

appreciate that

[@MrTomengle]

hard working crew. Well done Jacksonville!

[@thejfrd2490]

Yes they are!

[@dianelandis9429]

Loved the video. No immediate emergencies or nasty fires. Careful, professional, and clear communications. A well done job was enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing. Best from Cleveland, Ohio USA 🇺🇸

[@thejfrd2490]

thanks Cleveland

[@mikegoodwin8983]

Another great job by JFRD! 🚒👩‍🚒🇺🇸

[@thejfrd2490]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andyhamilton8940]

Good job Chief!

[@thejfrd2490]

for sure

[@alanchandler254]

As a chemical storage facility, why does it not have its own hydrant network??

[@Steve-cu1ye]

I guess Florida doesn't have infrastructure

[@thejfrd2490]

Who said it didn't?

[@thejfrd2490]

@Steve-cu1ye none in the whole state...thanks for your input

[@alanchandler254]

I assume by the reply it does have its own network, I can only go on the video.

[@thejfrd2490]

@@alanchandler254 many people on here "assume" based on the video...the video does not tell the whole story

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

nice work

[@thejfrd2490]

Thanks

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

Wait!! Is that lady calling the Fire Department because she wants her “….ass felt”?!

[@thejfrd2490]

you hear what you want to hear.

[@alanchandler254]

At least i admit it. I was surprised, as i have designed fire hydrant systems for plants at various places around the world, so I do know what i am talking about.

[@thejfrd2490]

i do give you credit for admitting it

[@tinderbox218]

What's the purpose of that clamp thing they tightened down on the hose?

[@thejfrd2490]

It is a hose clamp...stops water that is charged from the hydrant without leaving someone at the hydrant waiting.

[@dannorris8591]

Bruce, what is going on down there?

[@thejfrd2490]

They had an asphalt fire