ONIDA — Six workers escape major injury as an explosion rips through the Ringneck Energy ethanol plant in Onida Sunday. Onida Fire Chief Caleb Shepard says the blast happened around one PM…
Onida is the county seat of Sully County and a small community. Shepard knew something bad happened…
Shepard says the Ringneck plant well suited to deal a situation like this…
Shepard says an incident at the plant is something they’ve thought about and planned for…
One person was treated for minor smoke inhalation. The State Fire Marshal’s Office will be at the scene Monday to begin an investigation into a cause. Officials are asking people stay clear of the ethanol plant as debris has been scattered to the northeast of the plant. Old Highway 83 is closed until further notice.
