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Fire in a chemical plant in Northern England

Billingham, United Kingdom - Because of a gas leak

Last night a strong explosion, followed by a large fire, took place in a chemical plant in Billingham, Northern England. The cause seems to be a gaseous ammonia leak, which soon cought fire. Two not seriously injured people, according to news until now. Firefighters and Civil Defense emergency devices imediately went to the site through ground (fire-engines) and air (helicopters) means.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 142066
Rome, Italy, 06/01/2006 15:11
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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