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Newport officials praise regional response after large tanker fire; no serious injuries reported
Board of Commissioners, City of Newport · March 17, 2026
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Summary
City officials and department heads commended firefighters and mutual-aid partners for responding to a large tanker fire on Route 471; staff said the roadway was restored within 24 hours and there were no major injuries.
City leaders on March 16 publicly thanked fire, police and regional partners for their response to a large tanker fire over the weekend on Route 471.
A fire department chief (speaker 15) described the incident as a high-risk event and said crews from multiple jurisdictions responded — including units from Cincinnati,…
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