The canal is a frequent habitat for many large water fowl. Lemonts downtown and residential districts grew between the canal and the valley walls. None hurt in fire at citgo oil refinery in lemont cbs. Routine fires and various improvements to the district were made during the following years. Fire at oil refinery in convent, louisiana, extinguished. With the adoption of ordinance 11, on february 26, 1962 a fire department was established in the fire district. You can receive more information about national fallen firefighters foundation programs, news, events, resources, and ways you can stay involved. Around 6 pm on july 23, 1984, a refinery worker noticed vapors escaping from a hairline crack in a highpressure, 55foot tower filled with gas. An explosion rocked a union oil company refinery this evening, killing at. Citgolemont refinery fire department lemont everyone. Lemont is a village located in cook, dupage, and will counties in the u. Witnesses told wafbtv there was an explosion before the fire at. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Fire crews have the fire contained and are just waiting for the material to burn off, according to kern county fire department.
Lemont fire protection district facebook disclaimer this is the official page of the lemont fire protection district in lemont, il. It is still unclear exactly what is inside of the cooling tower. No one was injured in yesterdays blaze, houstonbased citgo said in an emailed statement. The lemont fire protection district is pleased to provide free my medical information kits to the senior citizens, those with special needs, and others within the district that may need them.
The first attempt at settlement after the displacement of indians was the paper town of keepataw, platted in 1836, followed by athens in 1839. On july 23, 1984, an explosion rocked the union oil co. If there is any doubt, please contact the building department to find out if you need a permit for your project and we will help you through the process. Citgo says operations unaffected by lemont refinery fire. On july 23, 1984, an explosion and fire at a refinery near chicago left 17 people dead, including 11 refinery firefighters. Citgo believes in being an active member in the communities where we operate.
Firefighter details illinois fire service institute. According to the chicago tribune a second blast was so severe that an airplane flying 1,500 feet above the plant was struck by debris. The lemont fire protection district was established on june 27, 1960. The plant has a capacity of 167,000 barrels per day. In fact, our commitment to making a positive impact has always been a hallmark of citgo. Lemont fire protection district lemont, il official. A refinery in romeoville illinois just south west of chicago.
Oxbow said the loss of the conveyor belt created the possibility that petroleum coke shipments will back up. Union oil company refinery fire, romeoville july 23, 1984. Lemont restaurant is pittsburghs awardwinning establishment atop mt. Union oil oil refinery explosion, romeoville, illinois. Citgo lemont refinery receives safety awards lemont, il. For more information on the lemont refinery, contact human resources at 630 2577761. July 23, 1984 in 1984, the union oil company refinery in romeoville, illinois, employed more than 700 workers and processed 151,000 barrels of oil a day. Lemont proper was not incorporated until 1873, on land previously occupied by the defunct keepataw. Flare gas compressor shutdown causes emissions at citgos 167,000 bd lemont, illinois refinery october 22 citgo petroleum corp. Union oil oil refinery explosion, romeoville, illinois aaron o. Page for members, friends and supporters of lemont firefighters union iaff local 3966. Citgo petroleum corp said on sunday operations at its 167,000 barrel per day bpd lemont, illinois, refinery were unaffected by a sunday morning fire.
Lemont fire station one chief george rimbo 15900 new avenue lemont, il 60439 630 2572376 nonemergency visit the lemont fire protection website. Lemont fire protection district, 15900 new ave, lemont, il. View detailed fire station information, including contact information, photos, maps, and more, by clicking the list of links below the map. Residents of romeoville, lockport and lemont still talk about where they. Ellie was a 14 year old lemont high school student who loved to golf, sing and share her beautiful voice with the world. Coking unit repair at citgo lemont refinery duration. Lemont is home to argonne national laboratory and other heavy industrial sites, and has a substantial european immigrant population. When we have major incidents, examples of which are given in this book as. New data received of the value of loss at the refinery, following the tohoku. The incident occurred at the motiva refinery in convent, where petroleum products are produced, according to the associated press. Committed for the long term the lemont refinery is bordered on the west edge of the illinois and michigan canal.
Find 1 listings related to citgo lemont refinery in lemont on. On july 23, 1984, an explosion and fire took place at a union oil petroleum refinery in romeoville, illinois, outside chicago, killing 17 people and causing major. In 1984, the union oil company refinery in romeoville, illinois, employed more than 700 workers and processed 151,000 barrels of oil a day. The bp texas city refinery fire and explosion on 23rd march 2005. Lemont, il fire departments the lemont, il fire department directory includes 3 fire departments andor fire stations. And the fact that the citgo refinery made gasoline especially formulated to meet federal clean air act regulations for the chicago area could add to.
A fire overnight at an oil refinery in southwest suburban lemont could affect prices at the pump in chicago. Thanks everyone for attending our 18th annual golf outing. Union oil company refinery fire, romeoville july 23, 1984 welcome to the ideals repository. Citgo lemont refinery honored for outstanding safety record. The explosive force propelled the upper portion 14 metres 46 ft of the vessel a distance of 1 kilometre 0. Citgo celebrates 90th anniversary of lemont refinery. This page was created to provide people who live and work in lemont, il, or others with an interest in the lemont fire protection district, access to information about the lemont fire protection district and a platform with which to interact with the lemont fire. Refineries and three accident case studies safety in engineering. The lemont fire protection district provides life safety services to residents of lemont. Flare gas compressor shutdown causes emissions at citgos. Lemont, illinois, usa persson and lonnermark, 2004 and. The kits consist of a red plastic pouch with a magnetic back and are intended to be attached to an individuals refrigerator. Journals az books and reference advertising media kit. The district also serves portions of woodridge, darien, palos, unincorporated dupage, will and cook county.