On 12 November 1945, when the occupation troops were trying to dispose of 530 tons of ammunition, there was an explosion in a tunnel in Soeda, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu Island. Pinterest. [3], Some local petrol stations reported long queues as people started panic buying. [16] Buildings in the vicinity were evacuated by police, not only because of the smoke and possibility of more explosions, but because of the danger of structural damage making the buildings unstable. [21][33] A second progress report, published on 11 April 2006, looked at the environmental impact. [19], To investigate the smoke cloud the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements, a research aircraft operated jointly by NERC and the Met Office, made two flights on 12 and 13 December. [27], The incident occurred close to junction 8 of the M1 motorway. Subsequent explosions occurred at 06:27 and 06:28. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Eventually Tank 912 filled up completely, the petrol overflowed through vents at the top, and formed a vapour cloud near ground level, which ignited and exploded. The suspect was captured on security video leaving a case in front of a bakery shortly before an explosion occurred at around 5:30 pm, police sources and local mayor Denis Broliquier said. Motherwell Control Systems and TAV Engineering were fined £1,000 each. A spokesman for the Department of Trade and Industry gave assurances that no petrol shortage was likely to result from the incident. [32][33], An initial progress report by the Major Incident Investigation Board on 21 February 2006 did not go into the causes of the explosion, but summed up the event and the immediate reaction from the emergency services. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. ReddIt. [6][16][24][25], Hundreds of homes in the Hemel Hempstead area were evacuated, and about 2,000 people had to find alternative accommodation; emergency services asked residents of the smoke-affected areas to close their windows and doors and to stay inside. [21], A government inquiry held jointly by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Environment Agency was started, but calls for a full public inquiry were declined. [28], In the Maylands industrial area the worst affected buildings were the Northgate Information Solutions headquarters and the Fujifilm building. Fuel shortages continued for months after the explosion. [3][4] This was about 8% of UK oil storage capacity. The incidence rates of the virus by municipality, by district or by community of municipalities in Cantal, To save its season, the government is setting up massive tests, Ottawa contributes $ 214 million for vaccine candidates made in Canada | Coronavirus, “These measures will not have a sufficient impact to avoid the tragedy”. It is considering using its section to store aviation fuel and as a distribution centre for motor fuel, but at a much-reduced level. Tertiary containment (drains and catchment areas to prevent release of spilled chemicals to the environment) also failed, and fuel and firefighting foam entered groundwater supplies. [16][31] It stated that no water from this well entered the public water supply and that a nearby well and pumping station had been closed since the fire as a precaution. *The article has been translated based on the content of Source link by https://www.lyoncapitale.fr/actualite/coronavirus-ce-chiffre-qui-montre-l-explosion-des-cas-positifs-a-lyon/ [5][6], Witnesses many miles from the terminal observed flames hundreds of feet high; the smoke cloud was visible from space, and from as far north as Lincolnshire (about 70 miles (110 km)) away. [15] Because of an inversion layer, the explosions were heard up to 125 miles (200 km) away; there were reports that they were audible in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. The suspect was captured on security video leaving a case in front of a bakery shortly before an explosion occurred at around 5:30 pm, police sources and local mayor Denis Broliquier said. [40] Total UK was fined £3.6m, plus £2.6m in costs. [13] The primary need is for safety measures to be in place to prevent fuel escaping the tanks in which it is stored. [11][32] The Board included Tony Newton, Baron Newton of Braintree; Prof Dougal Drysdale, an authority on fire safety; and Dr Peter Baxter, a medical expert. [16], Calculations show that the tank would have begun to overflow at about 05:20. These buildings were so badly damaged they were rendered completely unusable. Further damage occurred to one of the storage tanks in the early hours of Tuesday morning, causing firefighters to be withdrawn once again, but operations resumed at 08:30. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [46], Coordinates: 51°45′49″N 0°25′26″W / 51.76361°N 0.42389°W / 51.76361; -0.42389, The fire ten minutes after the explosion as seen from Hunters Oak, 0.6 mile (1.0 km) away. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. The second flight went into the centre of the plume to obtain data to help forecasting and emergency teams. [3] It was estimated that this incident would be the largest "single-seat" fire in the world ever to be fought by a fire brigade, and foam supplies from sites all over the UK were drawn upon. [4][9][11] It was reported that people were woken in south London, and as far west as Wokingham (about 28 miles (45 km)), where in its southern suburb, Finchampstead, numerous people felt the shockwave after the initial explosion. Firefighters were of the view that extinguishing it would leave the risk of petroleum vapour re-igniting or exploding, so it would be better to allow the fire, which was well contained, to burn itself out. Raoul Hedebouw: “Alexander De Croo? . 1945–2000 Futamata Tunnel Explosion. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); Source link by https://www.lyoncapitale.fr/actualite/coronavirus-ce-chiffre-qui-montre-l-explosion-des-cas-positifs-a-lyon/. One dead and eleven missing, Venice submerged, Nikola Karabatic reassuring after his serious injury. The remaining three, Hertfordshire Oil Storage Ltd, TAV Engineering Ltd and Motherwell Control Systems were found guilty in June 2010. [20] Bronze command – operations on the ground – was visited by the Bishop of St Albans, the local vicar, and the industrial chaplain supporting the fire crews, to see how they were coping. [5] Criticism was expressed by local citizens and the local MP that originally the depot had been constructed away from other buildings, but that developmental pressures had led to both houses and commercial premises being built near the depot. Facebook. [37][needs update]. [7][35], Total appealed the judgement,[34][36] but the appeal was dismissed in a hearing on 4 March 2010. [5] Hertfordshire Fire Service's deputy chief Mark Yates stated that escaping petroleum vapour was the most likely cause of the original explosion and fire. ASSE: Retsos impresses, Puel pleasantly surprised! The entire gold command operation, involving many agencies as well as all the emergency services, was run from Hertfordshire Constabulary's headquarters in Welwyn Garden City, some distance from the fire. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. [42], The investigation found that the level gauge had stuck at random times after a tank service in August 2005, but it did not concern maintenance contractors or site management. Interior ministry officials initially said eight people had been injured, but police sources later put the number hurt at 13, with none of the injuries thought to be life-threatening. [5][6], The HOSL is a major hub on the UK's oil pipeline network (UKOP) with pipelines to Humberside and Stanlow Refinery and is an important fuel source to the British aviation industry, providing aircraft fuel for local airports including Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton airports. Two defendants, Total UK and British Pipeline Agency Limited, had already pleaded guilty to offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act. [14] Added safety measures are needed for when fuel does escape, mainly to prevent it forming a flammable vapour and stop pollutants from poisoning the environment. [4][11][18] Some early media reports spoke of eight fatalities, but these may have been persons missing. More positive tests, as we know, which means more people hospitalized in the coming weeks in Lyon. [17] A group of 146 claimants were hoping to bring a class action against Hertfordshire Oil Storage Ltd. On 17 March 2006 a High Court official, Senior Master Turner, adjourned a hearing on whether to permit the class action until October 2006. The Buncefield fire was a major fire at an oil storage facility on 11 December 2005 at the Hertfordshire Oil Storage Terminal, located near the M1 motorway, Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire, England. [23], The fire resulted in 244 people requiring medical aid – mainly on the first day of the fire. [7][needs update] The BBC quoted Cheetah Couriers – which suffered a 20% drop in turnover because of the explosions, resulting in losses of around £300,000 to £400,000. [3][16] The investigators did not believe that it was caused either by the driver of a fuel tanker, as had been speculated, or by anyone using a mobile phone. Linkedin. https://www.lyoncapitale.fr/actualite/coronavirus-ce-chiffre-qui-montre-l-explosion-des-cas-positifs-a-lyon/, Giant Google caught in the clutches of antitrust, a historic procedure, curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. in Wallonia, Yves van Laethem: “Brussels and Wallonia are currently the most affected European regions”, plasma as a treatment, two studies underway in Belgium, INFOGRAPHICS. [17], An initial trial concluded on 23 May 2008 when Mr Justice David Steel issued a summary judgment after hearing that both Total and Hertfordshire Oil Storage Ltd (HOSL) had agreed that negligence was the cause. Against 11,162 the week of October 5 to 11. Frankly very disturbing proportions. In the Rhône, in the region, the figures also follow the same proportions. The Control of Major Accidents and Hazards Regulations are jointly enforced by the "competent authority" which is formed of the Environment Agency and the Health and Safety Executive. [20] The smoke plume had been considerably reduced and was more grey, indicating the amount of vapourised water now combining with the smoke. [1][12] The flames had been extinguished by the afternoon of 13 December 2005. [5][7][8], The final report of the Major Incident Investigation Board (MIIB) was written in 2008 and released in February 2011. On Tank 912, the manual gauge was stuck and the independent shut-off switch was inoperative, meaning that the tank was being "filled blind" with petrol (i.e., being filled without a clear indication of the level). At peak times this effort consisted of 25 fire engines, 20 support vehicles and 180 fire fighters. [22] By 12 December, it was reported that the smoke cloud had reached northern France; it was expected to arrive in northern Spain by the weekend. [7][11][34][36][38][39][40], Sentencing took place in July 2010. Local MP Mike Penning called the modest fines "insulting". [2][28] Some long-haul flights to Australia, the Far East, and South Africa had to make an intermediate stop at Stansted Airport or other European airports to refuel, while short-haul operators were asked to fuel their aircraft for the round trip before flying to Heathrow. [18], Several court cases resulted from the explosion, although the main trial to determine who was liable for the damage commenced at the High Court in October 2008. In April 2010 the five companies accused of causing the explosion faced a criminal prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive and the Environment Agency. [3][6], Firefighting operations were resumed at about 20:00, and it was anticipated that all fires could be extinguished during the night. [2][4] The terminal is owned by TOTAL UK Limited (60%) and Texaco 40%. [9], There were 43 reported injuries; two people were deemed to be seriously injured enough to be kept in hospital, one in Watford General Hospital, with breathing difficulties, and another in Hemel Hempstead Hospital, although they were not in a life-threatening condition. [5] Although the Northgate and Fujifilm buildings were closest to the blast, the surrounding Catherine House (to the north), Keystone Distribution building (to the west), 3Com Corporation and RO buildings (to the south), were also extensively damaged. [17] The timing of the explosion before work hours possibly prevented additional casualties. [5], A further fire broke out during the early morning of 14 December. [10] [17][needs update] Claimants including insurance companies, small businesses and about 280 families whose properties were damaged or destroyed were claiming up to £1 billion in damages. [45] The reconstruction of the site has been taking place since March 2013. [9], Several nearby office blocks were hit so badly that almost every window, front and back, was blown in as the explosion ripped through them. As we have been telling you for a few days (read in particular here), the coronavirus epidemic is growing very strongly in the region, in particular in three departments, the Rhône, the Loire and the Isère. Home Coronavirus this figure which shows the explosion of positive cases in Lyon | Coronavirus; this figure which shows the explosion of positive cases in Lyon | October 20, 2020. *We always respect the copyright of the content of the author and always include the original link of the source article.If the author disagrees, just leave the report below the article, the article will be edited or deleted at the request of the author. TAV Engineering Ltd and Motherwell Control Systems were found guilty of failing to protect their employees. All members of staff from the terminal were accounted for. WhatsApp. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. [3][19][22], Hertfordshire Constabulary advised people who had houses with smashed windows to seek refuge with friends or family nearby if possible. Best regards! [21][31], However just before the announcement, the Drinking Water Inspectorate announced that it was increasing the safe level of the chemical in drinking water. According to a confirmed official report, 147 local residents were killed and 149 people injured. Thanks very much! President Emmanuel Macron, who was beginning a broadcast address as news of the explosion broke, described the incident as an "attack" with no fatalities. [41], The Hertfordshire Oil Storage Terminal (HOSL – Hertfordshire Oil Storage Ltd), generally known as the Buncefield complex, was the fifth largest oil-products storage depot in the UK, with a capacity of about 60,000,000 imperial gallons (270 ML) of fuel, although it was not always full. [14], The first and largest explosion occurred at 06:01 UTC on Sunday, 11 December 2005 near container 912.

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