DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — UPDATE (12:11 p.m. April 21): The two people injured in the incident were treated and released from the hospital, according to Dyess AFB.
“We are so grateful that all members of Team Dyess involved have been treated and are now safely back at home. Thank you to our first responders who arrived immediately on scene and executed a real-world emergency response with the same level of professionalism and proficiency as they do in training,” Col. Joseph Kramer, 7th Bomb Wing commander, said in an update from the Dyess Public Affairs office. “Our B-1 fleet and warfighters remain ready to execute any long-range strike mission.”
Cleanup operations have started and base officials ask for cooperation from all personnel to remain out of the affected area until complete.
ORIGINAL STORY: A Dyess Air Force Base B-1B Lancer caught fire Wednesday morning during routine engine maintenance while parked on the flightline, a release from Dyess said Thursday.
Emergency response personnel arrived immediately and contained the scene.
Two people were injured and taken to Hendrick Medical Center South with non-life-threatening injuries.
"Ensuring the safety and welfare of all Airmen and members of Team Dyess is top priority for America’s Lift and Strike base," the release said.
More information will be released as it becomes available from Dyess' Public Affairs office.
