(UPDATE, 4 p.m.) The roads around Calumet Refinery in Great Falls are now open and Great Falls police have cleared the scene. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
(UPDATE, 1:45 p.m.) Emergency crews are responding to a reported explosion and possible fire at the Calumet Refinery along Smelter Avenue in Great Falls.
Responding crews including Great Falls Fire Rescue and the Great Falls Police Department.
Traffic is shut down in the area around the refinery including along the 9th Street, the Old Havre Highway, and Smelter Avenue.
The establishments around the refinery have been evacuated such as the Montana Club and the Mountain View Co-Ops.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area. Delays are expected.
We have a reporter on scene and will update you when we get more information.
(UPDATE, 1:30 p.m.) Buildings around the refinery are being evacuated at this time.
The public is asked to avoid the area as roads are shut down.
Great Falls Fire Rescue is responding to the Refinery for a reported explosion and possible fire. Please avoid the area…
Posted by Great Falls Fire Rescue on Thursday, March 7, 2019
(1st Report, 1:15 p.m.) Crews are responding to an incident at the refinery in Great Falls.
Great Falls police are shutting traffic down around the area.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
We have a reporter on the way. We will update you as soon as we get information.
