Husky Energy refinery explosion News

Valve Hole Set Off Wisconsin Refinery Blast, Fire

A hole in a valve was the source of an April explosion at a Husky Energy refinery in northwestern Wisconsin that injured 36 people and required the evacuation of a large part of the city of Superior, according to findings …

Social Media Caused Confusion in Wisconsin Refinery Blast Evacuation

Social media caused confusion during evacuation efforts following a refinery explosion and fire in Wisconsin, according to a report. Douglas County has created an 18-page report examining the emergency response to the Husky Energy refinery fire in April, Wisconsin Public …

Wisconsin Refinery Fire Caused by Blast Debris Hitting Tank

A raging refinery fire that forced the temporary evacuation of homes in the coastal Wisconsin city of Superior in April was caused by an explosion that sent debris hurtling into an asphalt storage tank, a federal agency said Thursday. The …