Lauderhill to carry out controlled LP gas burn-off at former plant site
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- esidents in Lauderhill are being advised to expect a visible but controlled flame next week as city officials oversee the safe disposal of residual liquefied petroleum gas at a former industrial site.
- The City of Lauderhill said a contractor will conduct a planned burn-off on Monday, June 23, at the former gas plant located at 2001 NW 49th Avenue.
- The operation is part of the demobilization process for a 30,000-gallon west-side tank and is described by officials as a routine safety procedure during facility decommissioning.
- The burn-off is expected to produce a flame reaching between 30 and 40 feet and last for approximately 24 hours.
- City officials noted that the flame may be particularly visible overnight, but emphasized that it will be fully controlled and continuously monitored.
Residents in Lauderhill are being advised to expect a visible but controlled flame next week as city officials oversee the safe disposal of residual liquefied petroleum gas at a former industrial site.
The City of Lauderhill said a contractor will conduct a planned burn-off on Monday, June 23, at the former gas plant located at 2001 NW 49th Avenue. The operation is part of the demobilization process for a 30,000-gallon west-side tank and is described by officials as a routine safety procedure during facility decommissioning.
The burn-off is expected to produce a flame reaching between 30 and 40 feet and last for approximately 24 hours. City officials noted that the flame may be particularly visible overnight, but emphasized that it will be fully controlled and continuously monitored.
Both the Lauderhill Fire Department and Lauderhill Police Department have been briefed on the operation and coordinated with emergency dispatch centers. Fire personnel will maintain a continuous watch throughout the process to ensure public safety.
As part of community notification efforts, residents living in nearby single-family homes will receive hand-delivered notices, while the city will also provide updates through official social media channels.
Officials stressed that no action is required from the public and said there is no cause for alarm during the scheduled burn.
