2 men injured in Delaware refinery explosion, fire

Wednesday, March 11, 2020
DELAWARE CITY, Delaware (WPVI) -- Two men were seriously injured in an explosion and fire at a refinery in Delaware on Wednesday.

Chopper 6 was over the scene in Delaware City, New Castle County around 1:30 p.m., where billowing smoke could be seen for miles.
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Fire crews have not released any details on what may have started the fire, but officials say at least two people were burned and taken to a nearby hospital by helicopter.

Both men have burns to the back, forearms and back of the head, authorities said.
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Officials have not released their current conditions
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