Accident Description
On July 17, 2007, explosions and fire erupted at the Barton Solvents facility in Valley Center, Kansas, north of Wichita. The incident led to the evacuation of thousands of residents and resulted in projectile damage offsite, as well as extensive damage to the facility.
Investigation Status
The CSB’s final report was issued at a news conference in Wichita, Kansas, on June 26, 2008.