Oil field disposal plant in eastern Montana explodes
Oil field disposal plant in eastern Montana explodes

Authorities say a fiery explosion at a storage and disposal plant in the oil fields of eastern Montana was felt by people 10 miles away but caused no injuries or fatalities
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's claim of no injuries or fatalities is contradicted by multiple sources. The article is also vague, lacking specific details about the plant and its operations. While the article is brief and doesn't exhibit strong bias, the inaccuracy regarding injuries significantly lowers its factual accuracy.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** "Authorities say a fiery explosion at a storage and disposal plant in the oil fields of eastern Montana was felt by people 10 miles away but caused no injuries or fatalities."
- Verification Source #1: Contradicts the "no injuries or fatalities" claim, stating "One person is seriously..."
- Verification Source #4: Contradicts the "no injuries or fatalities" claim, stating "...leaves one person injured."
- Verification Source #2, #3, and #5: While these sources refer to a 2012 incident, they highlight the potential for injuries in oil plant explosions, indirectly contradicting the claim of no injuries in this specific instance.
- Fail to cover:* The article does not specify the name of the plant or the date of the incident, making it difficult to verify the "felt by people 10 miles away" claim.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Contradiction:** Verification Source #1 and Verification Source #4 directly contradict the claim that there were no injuries, both reporting that one person was injured.
- Agreement:** Verification Source #1 and Verification Source #4 both confirm that the explosion occurred near Bainville, Montana.
- Lack of Coverage:** The claim about the explosion being felt 10 miles away is not directly addressed by any of the provided sources.