North Texas Gas Well Explosion

[johnnie]

Source: Fox 4 Dallas

The fire broke out at about 3 p.m. at 2101 County Road 1120 in Hood County.

The blaze was so intense that it could be seen from at least 30 miles away. Additionally, Sky 4 helicopter pilot Mike Warner said he could feel the heat from nearly a mile away.

The force of the blast and resulting burn also generated spinning spirals of smoke resembling funnel clouds.

Read more: http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/060710-North-Texas-Gas-Well-Explosion

[Ian David]

1. So, today alone that makes West Virginia, Pennsylvania AND Texas that have had gas explosions.

Drill, here, drill now, Drill, baby Drill!

[Ruby the Liberal]

9. Good googly moogly!

What on earth is going on?

[awoke_in_2003]

12. the results...

of many years of lax regulations- chickens are coming home to roost.

[Ruby the Liberal]

23. But 3 in 3 days?

Wow!

[awoke_in_2003]

26. Expect to see more...

maybe these events will finally tighten up enforcement and regulations.

[Ruby the Liberal]

30. While I stand beside you on wanting more regs (that are actually enforced)

Too many people are losing their lives over these "accidents". How many more will be sickened from the fumes?

:(

[awoke_in_2003]

31. 10 years down the road...

we will probably see spikes in cancer rates in the affected areas. Of course, by then, we will have forgotten about and the media won't bring it up.

[Ruby the Liberal]

33. Yup. We don't seem to learn, do we. TMI cancer map:

[defendandprotect]

35. Can't wait to find out what's going on with the nuclear power plants -- !!!

[awoke_in_2003]

36. no shit...

scary stuff.

[defendandprotect]

37. Especially since Obama is also pushing them... his last words on oil rigs. . . .

"Oil rigs these days don't spill" -- !!!!!

Can only hope that Michelle is paying attention to who's whispering garbage

like that into Obama's ears!!

[dmr]

2. CNN just reported at least 3 dead, & 10 missing

Terrible, just terrible.

Edited to change number of the missing.

[Poll_Blind]

3. Damn, if you can feel the heat nearly a mile away that's one fucking big fire/explosion. n/t

PB

[Poll_Blind]

4. PIC of the blast. That IS huge.

[dmr]

7. It sure is. Frightening - in so many ways.

[Lisa0825]

10. I think I can see Dick Cheney's face in the flames. nt

:wow:

[awoke_in_2003]

13. The only good thing about this...

is it will probably be put out quick, either with a controlled explosion or using a modified jet engine. Both ways can deprive the fire of oxygen, then the fire goes out. Then you can cap it.

[dmr]

20. It was a gas line. The fire chief said they needed to locate where to shut it off

at least that's what he told Rick Sanchez on CNN.

[awoke_in_2003]

24. Even better. nt

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Live Video: Explosion Rocks North Texas

Source: NBC DFW

NBC DFW has received several reports of an explosion in Hood County near the Johnson County line. Chopper 5 live now above the scene.

An NBC DFW viewer forwarded an email from Hunt County News that said the following.

"An apparent gas well explosion has rocked the area, resulting in a large plume of fire and a flood of calls to emergency dispatchers. First responders believe the explosion occurred around the Somervell / Johnson county borders. They are racing to the scene. There is no word yet of any injuries. One Pecan Plantation resident reported ash from the explosion falling on Ravenswood Road.

Read more: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Live-Video-Explosion-Rocks-North-Texas-95802099.html

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CNN is reporting live that a natural gas line exploded in Johnson County, Texas, at least three dead, 10 missing. Reporting that the rumble lasted for 10 minutes. Live video shows a huge fireball in the sky. x(

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

11. "Chopper 4"

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/a04731a1fe/the-sklar-brothers-chopper-4-from-standupfan

[Rhiannon12866]

21. LOL. Let's hope that Chopper 5 fares better...

I sure wouldn't want to be aboard just now... Yikes! x(

[tridim]

6. T. Boone will be around shortly to tell us this is all somehow normal. nt

[rudy23]

8. Tin foil time--oil co.'s were going to raise prices and blame offshore ban before elections

Obama's chess move was to open up offshore drilling, which took away their scapegoat for raising prices.

Are these the counter moves?

Not asserting, just brainstorming...

[awoke_in_2003]

14. that is so hare-brained...

that it is probably true. Wouldn't put anything past the bastards.

[rudy23]

28. At least Halliburton and Goldman Sachs didn't profit, and there was no short selling ahead of time

Oh, wait....

[Lone_Star_Dem]

15. Wow! That is one HUGE fire.

Anyone here have any idea how they put something of that magnitude out?

On a side note: Isn't this near where they keep having the earthquakes which some think are due to all the NG drilling in the area?

[Rhiannon12866]

16. Natural gas facility explodes in Johnson County killing three

JOHNSON COUNTY - A natural gas facility has exploded near Cleburne in Johnson County killing three, according to the Cleburne city manager.

At least 10 people are missing, Chester Nolen said.

A lot of people have been transported to hospital with burn injuries.

A massive fireball and a huge plume of smoke can be seen in the area.

http://www.wfaa.com/home/Oil-well-explodes-in-Hood-County-95801134.html

[greiner3]

17. A group of liberals did it.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

18. It was a utility crew installing power lines which hit an underground gas line

There is a cut off and they're attempting to cut off the supply of the gas to the area now.


Those poor people working on that crew. :cry:

[gateley]

19. The WV was a methane pocket in a coal mine, the TX was caused

by electrical workers who hit a gas line.

[RamboLiberal]

22. Here's a pic of the WV

BC-US--West Virginia-Well Explosion, 7th Ld-Writethru,0843 7 burned in W.Va. gas well blast likely to survive Eds: UPDATES with DEP spokeswoman saying rig did not have blowout preventer.

http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/national/95803344.html

[gateley]

25. The one in TX is amazing, too (can't do photo here at work). nt

[Crowman1979]

27. More proof that fossil fuels are LITERALLY killing us.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

29. At least 10 missing after rural Texas explosion

(AP) CLEBURNE, Texas - Officials say at least 10 people are missing and about a half-dozen more are injured after a gas line exploded in rural north Texas.

Cleburne city manager Chester Nolen tells the Dallas-Fort Worth television station WFAA that Monday’s explosion left at least 10 people missing.

Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator Jack Snow tells The Associated Press about six people were transported to hospitals. He says officials believe the gas line was struck with a digging machine.

http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S1594418.shtml?cat=300

[fascisthunter]

32. one calamity after the other

hard to keep up

[defendandprotect]

34. K&R