Breaking - massive explosion in Mobile Alabama - natural gas barge

[malaise]

http://rt.com/usa/alabama-blast-fuel-barge-364/
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Two large explosions on a fuel barge in Mobile, Alabama could be felt from miles away in Spanish Fort and Daphne, Alabama, over 10 miles away across the river, according to local reports.

The blast occurred on a natural gas barge on the east side of Mobile River around 8:30 pm local time. Officials told Fox 10 News that there were no fatalities although some crew members did report burn injuries.

Fire and emergency crews rushed to the scene Wednesday night. According to the local police scanner, rescue units are struggling to put out the blaze.

[Marrah_G]

1. wow....I'm glad there were no deaths

[malaise]

3. Yes that's great news - Better Report

http://blog.al.com/live/2013/04/three_injured_as_two_natural_g.html
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Three people were hurt in two fuel barge explosions on the east side of Mobile River on Wednesday night, Mobile Fire-Rescue reported.

The barges were at the Austal shipyard, early reports said. They were natural gas fuel barge, and were believed to be partially emptied, according to Steve Huffman, spokesperson for Mobile Fire-Rescue.

Early reports listed more than one blast, with the first explosion occurring about 8:30 p.m., according to WALA TV. A smaller, third blast was reported about 9:30 p.m.

The first blast rattled windows in houses in downtown Mobile and blew doors open in homes in Spanish Fort, news outlets reported. The aftershocks were also reported in Bay Minette and Fort Morgan.

[Sekhmets Daughter]

2. I am worn out from outrage over this type of irresponsible

behavior...no fatalities yet...

[spanone]

4. Fuel Barge Explosions: Natural Gas Barges On Fire On Mobile River

Two barges containing natural gas have reportedly exploded on the east side of the Mobile River in Alabama on Wednesday evening.

One barge blew up around 8:30 p.m. and is currently on fire, WALA-TV reported. Details are still coming in on the other ship.

Firefighters from Mobile, Ala., have been dispatched to the scene, AL.com reported. According to the department's Twitter feed, three people have been taken to the hospital with injuries.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/24/fuel-barge-explosion_n_3151541.html