McKenzie County oilfield worker beginning to recover following tank explosions

(McKenzie County, ND) -- A man who suffered serioius injuries from an oilfield explosion is beginning to recover after being airlifted to a trauma center in the region. 

A GoFundMe has been set up to benefit the man injured in an explosion in an oil field in Alexander. The sister of 40-year-old Travis Ashcraft is coordinating the effort. Ashcraft suffered critical burns after six saltwater tanks exploded on Friday. The GoFundMe page says Ashcraft suffered second- and third-degree burns on his hands, face, and knees, and is being monitored for burn damage to his lungs and eyes.

"Travis is out of surgery, things went very well! Knees will not need any graphing!!!!! Another miracle!" said Rhodes in a GoFundMe page update, "His face was scrubbed and they will continue to watch the central part of his face around his nose. But the rest will heal."

You can visit the GoFundMe page by clicking here. You can also read our original reporting by clicking here.