Firefighters battle huge flames in Port of Wilmington fire

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Thursday, December 27, 2018
Flames threaten propane tanks at Port of Wilmington
Flames threaten propane tanks at Port of Wilmington. Brian Taff reports during Action News at 10 p.m. on December 26, 2018.

WILMINGTON (WPVI) -- Fire crews battled massive flames during a fire at the Port of Wilmington.

The fire broke out just after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the port on 1 Hausel Road.

Officials say flames ignited on forklifts and were threatening nearby propane tanks.

Chopper 6 over the scene showed firefighters getting the fire under control around 5:15 p.m.

Chopper 6 Video: Firefighters battle massive flames at Port of Wilmington on December 26, 2018.

No injuries were reported.

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