Lake Mishnock Firefighters and HazMat Team Mitigate Propane Tank Emergency
Photo by Lake Mishnock Fire & RescueLake Mishnock Fire Department units arrived on scene to secure an area after a propane tank was damaged by a fallen tree.
Photo by Lake Mishnock Fire & RescueCrews established a safety perimeter as leaking propane was identified at the residential property.
Photo by Lake Mishnock Fire & RescueEngine operations supported the incident as conditions were assessed and mitigated.
Photo by Lake Mishnock Fire & RescueHope Valley–Wyoming HazMat responded on mutual aid, deploying specialized equipment for the hazardous materials incident.
Photo by Lake Mishnock Fire & RescueFirefighters and HazMat personnel coordinated closely during operations around the compromised propane tank.
Photo by Lake Mishnock Fire & RescueRemaining propane was safely flared off, bringing the incident to a controlled and successful conclusion.
December 19, 2025 — Lake Mishnock Fire Department responded during the afternoon hours to an incident involving a propane tank that was damaged after being struck by a fallen tree.
Due to the hazardous nature of the situation, mutual aid was requested from the Hope Valley–Wyoming HazMat, whose members responded promptly to the scene. HazMat personnel safely mitigated the hazard by flaring off the remaining propane contained in the tank, eliminating the immediate danger to the surrounding area.
Fire officials expressed appreciation for the professionalism, expertise, and support provided by the Hope Valley–Wyoming HazMat team during the incident. Information provided by the Hope Valley–Wyoming Fire District.
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