Historical Events tagged with "oil depot"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Massive Fire Erupts at Buncefield Oil Depot

December 11th, 2005 19 years ago

A large explosion and fire triggered at the Buncefield Oil Depot in Hemel Hempstead, England, led to widespread damage and significant local evacuations. The incident, occurring early in the morning, resulted in a substantial plume of smoke visible for miles. The cause of the explosion was attributed to the overfilling of a storage tank, which ignited and caused a series of explosions. Emergency services responded rapidly to contain the fire and minimize casualties, although there were injuries reported among workers and emergency personnel.

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