Napa Valley Wildfire
SFGate.com: Spark From Car Hitting Rock Caused Napa Wildfire (October 12, 2008)
UPI: Napa Valley wildfire close to containment (October 12, 2008)
CBS5: Car that went off roadway sparked fire (October 11, 2008)
NY Times: Containment Expected for Fire Threatening Napa (October 11, 2008)
Mercury News: Blaze threatens homes, wineries in Napa (October 12, 2008)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wildfire threatens Napa Valley (October 11, 2008)
Los Angeles Times: Napa wildfire forces evacuations (October 11, 2008)
updated 2010-07-17 16:32:50
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Tesoro Anacortes Refinery Fire
Media outlets have reported that seven people were injured as a result of the explosion and the fire that followed. Three of these seven people died as a result of the fire. The remaining four people are currently being treated and are listed in critical condition at a local hospital. No residents in the area have been reported injured as a result of the explosion.
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board will apparently be investigating the incident. They consider it a "major case" and will send a team of investigators to look into the cause of the fire.http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0216722920100402
updated 2010-07-17 23:45:03
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Vermillion 380 Oil Rig
The Vermillion 380 Oil Rig is located 80 miles off of the coast of Vermillion Bay, Louisiana. On September 2, 2010, the rig exploded, catching on fire. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the fire was under control by early afternoon. Thirteen workers who were stationed on the oil platform were rescued by the Coast Guard.http://www.fox59.com/news/wgno-news-rig-explosion,0,7726475.story
The rig is owned by Houston-based energy company Mariner Energy. Initial reports said that 12 workers were in the water and that one worker was missing. Later, that worker was said to have sustained injuries in the accident, but in a press released, the company contradicted that report, saying that there had been no injuries in the explosion.http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/02/rescue-efforts-underway-after-oil-rig-accident-in-gulf/
Reports from the Department of Homeland Security claimed that the rig was not actively producing oil and gas, but these reports were also contradicted by Mariner. The corporate statement also said that the rig was producing oil and gas. In August of 2010, Mariner reported that the Vermillion 380 produced 9.2 million cubic feet of natural gas and 1,400 barrels of oil and condensate daily.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38973757/
In a press briefing, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said that the United States government is prepared to respond if necessary, adding "We obviously have response assets ready for deployment, should we receive reports of pollution in the water."http://www.msnbc.msn ...
updated 2010-09-02 18:02:04
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Oakland Hills Fire
- Google Blog Search: Oakland Hills Fire
updated 2010-07-17 17:28:30
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Darcy Burner Home Fire
After leaving Microsoft in 2006, Burner ran for Congress in 2006 against Dave Reichert, but lost by a narrow margin.Washington Secretary of State: 2006 General Election Results In 2008, she announced her plans to challenge Reichert again.
updated 2010-07-17 02:47:28
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Tea Fire
- County Tea Fire Call Center: 805-681-5197KEYT.com: 6:30 a.m Tea Fire Evacuation Orders and Fire Information (November 14, 2008)
- Animal Hotline : 805-681-4332KEYT.com: 6:30 a.m Tea Fire Evacuation Orders and Fire Information (November 14, 2008)
updated 2010-07-17 23:36:04
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University of South Carolina House Fire
- Location: Base of Odell Williamson Bridge, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
- Designer: Charlie Lea
- Shape: Cross
- Material: Aluminum
- Granite stone at base holds victims' names
updated 2010-07-18 01:29:10
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Puerto Rico Gas Explosion
Several gas tanks exploded at the Caribbean Petroleum Corp. gasoline warehouse and storage facility near San Juan, Puerto Rico, on October 23, 2009. 11 of the 30 tanks at the Bayamon warehouse, owned by Gulf, exploded and burst into flames. Residents in the area were advised to close their windows because of the smoke.http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i_ossEvcYrpMjHyvBrS1oEWrvcoQD9BGNS580
updated 2010-07-17 19:29:26
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WWE Fire
During the March 30, 2008 WWE WrestleMania XXIV event at the Citrus Bowl, a fireworks display caused 45 injuries when cables and debris landed in the crowd. The display, part of an introduction for wrestler The Undertaker, ended with a flaming rocket firing into the upper deck, leaving dozens of fans with burns and other minor injuries.
There were further complaints about delays in getting emergency teams into the crowd to help those who were hurt by the malfunction.
Fireworks displays are common at WWE events, and in fact were featured at a "Monday Night Raw" event the following night without incident.
