Search
Close this search box.

Eglin Air Force Base investigates dropped fuel tank in Niceville area

Eglin Air Force Base launched an investigation Tuesday after a military aircraft reportedly dropped its fuel tank in Niceville.

Eglin Air Force Base officials are investigating after a military aircraft reportedly dropped a fuel tank Tuesday near the intersection of Nathey Avenue and Monette Street in Niceville.

  • There are no injuries reported and no known damage to property, according to base officials.

Edge Elementary School, located 650 yards east of the site, will resume classes as scheduled on Wednesday, January 8, following Christmas Break, according to the Okaloosa County School District.

No additional information about the circumstances of the incident has been released by Eglin Air Force Base at this time.

PROMOTION

Join the conversation...

Continue reading 👇

Community Comments

J Bridges commented on WordroW: April 13, 2026
“4:58”
Respond
Michael L. Cobb commented on WordroW: April 13, 2026
“2:11”
Respond
“Congratulations Coach! If there's an opening on your staff. 👋 Hit me up!”
Respond
J Bridges commented on WordroW: April 10, 2026
“2:08”
Respond
Michael L. Cobb commented on WordroW: April 10, 2026
“4:57”
Respond
Michael L. Cobb commented on WordroW: April 9, 2026
“3:58”
Respond
“Make sure you get any promises from them in writing and save it. They’ve screwed a lot of people on their price lock for life guarantee. I was promised this...”
Respond
“Matt Scheel - Grandfather, Bailey your Nana and Pop are so proud of you. You have become an outstanding young lady and we hope you will always obtain your dreams...”
Respond
J Bridges commented on WordroW: April 9, 2026
“1min17sec”
Respond
keoms commented on WordroW: March 30, 2026
“44 seconds”
Respond

GET OUR FREE LOCAL NEWSLETTER

Get the weekday email that actually makes reading local news enjoyable again.