BREAKING: Reported Explosion, Fire at Johnson Tank Farm Near Borger and Stinnett

**UPDATE 12:01pm 1/17/23**

Update posted by the High Plains Observer shows the scene.

**UPDATE 11:12 am 1/17/23**

An update has been posted by officials with the Borger Complex

**ORIGINAL STORY**

According to several sources and area emergency communications, there have been multiple reports of explosions at Phillip 66 Johnson Tank Farm in Hutchinson County near FM1551 & Wilson.

The same sources have reported smoke and flames near the site which has resulted in the spread of a wildfire in the surrounding area.

Apollo, Borger, Amarillo, Fritch, and Stinnett Emergency Services have been paged to respond to the scene and so far 2 critical burn victims have been reported.

As of right now, Highway 136 between Borger and Stinnett is Blocked.

This is a developing story and we will update with more information as it comes in.