Hertfordshire-U.K.-Oil Depot Explosions-12-12-05

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Date:12-12-05

Time:0626Hrs.

Location:Hemel Hempstead area

Departments: Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Department

Description:Residents in the Hemel Hempstead area reported hearing a loud boom, apparently from the Buncefield Oil Depot, about 6 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Two other blasts followed, British television network ITN reported, at 6:26 and 6:27 a.m.

The network showed flames shooting an estimated 80 to 100 meters (up to 300 feet) in the air, along with an immense cloud of smoke. Witnesses told ITN the blasts shattered windows and caused other damage at nearby homes.

They are saying at lest 20 Containers are on fire, and there are casualties. Also there are Evacuation of homes in the area.

Writer:ems-buff

Links:http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe/12/11...asts/index.html

Edited December 11, 2005 by ems-buff