Thursday, October 2, 2014

Homemade biodiesel operation sets residence ablaze in Monongalia County



Monongalia County Emergency Officials confirmed a fire Wednesday night which started after a homemade biodiesel operation burst into flames.
Multiple crews responded to battle the blaze at the residence on Old Stewartstown Road outside of Morgantown.
Few details were available Wednesday night but an explosion was reported after the refinery utilizing vegetable oil sparked and then caught fire.
No injuries are being reported and Old Stewartstown Road was closed while crews fought the fire.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing.