Refinery explosion_fire (30 images)
These pictures are from the refinery fire in Big Spring,
Texas on February 18, 2008. Chief Buckman is not sure who sent them to him. All
he had were the pictures. With the information on the pictures (the date) and the
help of Google News archives I was able to piece together the story.
On February 18 at about 8:00am, an explosion in the processing section of the
plant occured followed by a fire. From the pictures shown by CBS7-the fire was spectacular.
Interstate 20, seen in some of these photos, was shut down. Debris was thrown
hundreds of yards away. There were very few injuries reported.
Thanks to whomever sent them in! Fred Windisch said he
dosn't remember doing it!Click a picture to see a larger view.
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