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(Updated) BREAKING NEWS: Massive Series of Explosions rock Southern England
Sky News UK ^ | December 11, 2005

Posted on 12/10/2005 10:42:38 PM PST by Big Bad Bob

Edited on 12/10/2005 11:05:40 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

Reports of up to Four Explosions at a fuel depot Near Hemel Hempstead, North West of London, according to Sky

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Update:

Explosion Near London


The first picture, taken by a Sky News viewer

Map of the area

Updated: 06:41, Sunday December 11, 2005

There has been a large explosion followed by two smaller blasts in the St Albans area, around 25 miles north of London.

Sky Correspondent Sky Meade has said he can see flames about 200ft in the sky and there appears to be burning fuel.

Speaking by telephone from his home, Meade described "burning tongues" of flames in the sky.

The first blast happened at 6.03am - the other explosions followed about 20 minutes later.

Meade, a seasoned war reporter said he can see what looks like "burning aviation fuel".

"This fire is extremely intense. It is a bright orange glow on the horizon," he said.

Witnesses have told Sky News they heard the blast near Junction 8 of the M1. It is thought to be centred around Bunsfield fuel depot, near Hemel Hempstead.

The blast was felt at Sky Centre - more than 20 miles away in west London.

It was so powerful it blew out the windows at a hotel in Hemel Hempstead. There are reports of injuries there.

And one witness has told how the explosion shook his mother's house and lifted the roof.

Witnesses have told Sky News that emergency services are converging on the area.

Sky News producer Anwar Tambe heard the blast from his home in Luton and is currently stuck in traffic on the M1.

He said blasts are "going off regularly" and debris has blown onto the motorway.

More follows...



TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; United Kingdom; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: england; explosion; explosions; terroristattack; uk
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To: msnimje


What channel is that? I do not watch CNN.


101 posted on 12/10/2005 11:04:49 PM PST by onyx ((Vicksburg, MS) North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: msnimje

This report generally fits in with those recent (approx. 3 months ago) AQ statements threatening to destroy the infrastructure of the western world. Of course, AQ is always threatening to destroy the West.


102 posted on 12/10/2005 11:05:03 PM PST by carl in alaska (Blog blog bloggin' on heaven's door.....Kerry's speeches are just one big snore.)
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To: RegulatorCountry

Ah, that's what I was thinking it was. Not thinking terrorism. These things just seem to have a nasty habit of blowing up every once in a while. Then again, I've always wondered why terrorists have never gone after these sorts of things. Or those massive propane tanks at propane filling stations. They seem extremely vulnerable. Those bins of bbq grill propane tanks too. Ram a car into one and you could take out an entire Lowes or HD, like what happened on King of the Hill(propane blowing up a warehouse store, not terrorism) . Really makes me worry.


103 posted on 12/10/2005 11:05:20 PM PST by DrGunsforHands
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To: carl in alaska; Jim Robinson

Before we assume the appropriate demeanor, a vanity question--Is there an official FR number regarding the number of stories broken on FR before it hit the media outlets?

Bet it is a big number.

Appropriate demeanor assumed.


104 posted on 12/10/2005 11:05:22 PM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights (GOP, The Other France)
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To: Big Bad Bob

Who you gunna call?

Ghostbusters!!!!!


105 posted on 12/10/2005 11:05:41 PM PST by HitmanLV (Listen to my demos for Savage Nation contest: http://www.geocities.com/mr_vinnie_vegas/index.html)
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To: papertyger

I knew a blind guy who got a degree in computer science, so why not?


106 posted on 12/10/2005 11:05:48 PM PST by Slings and Arrows ("If there were a Special Olympics of politics, Howard Dean would have a chest full of medals.")
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To: carl in alaska

I've just seen some pictures of the flames...

Not looking good.


107 posted on 12/10/2005 11:05:49 PM PST by Big Bad Bob (In Times Of Thought, Let Us Never Forget.)
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To: onyx

I would imagine Fox and CNN are scrambling tio find a five person to put in front of the camera. It's a weekend.


108 posted on 12/10/2005 11:05:57 PM PST by BunnySlippers
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To: onyx

Not that this helps you now that you left us...but KFMB (local 8 back here in SD) just did a breaking news alert as the news started and it sounded like they intend to say more later in the broadcast once they found out more...showed still images.

Nothing on any of the other stations or cable that I can find here.


109 posted on 12/10/2005 11:05:58 PM PST by mfccinsd
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To: Big Bad Bob

Who you gunna call?

Ghostbusters!!!!!


110 posted on 12/10/2005 11:06:26 PM PST by HitmanLV (Listen to my demos for Savage Nation contest: http://www.geocities.com/mr_vinnie_vegas/index.html)
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To: DrGunsforHands
Those bins of bbq grill propane tanks too. Ram a car into one and you could take out an entire Lowes or HD...

Most likely wouldn't go BOOM or if it did, you'd get a fireball and blow out any glass windows & doors. You wouldn't bring down a building that way.

111 posted on 12/10/2005 11:06:39 PM PST by COEXERJ145 (Those Who Want to Impeach President Bush Are the Party of Treason.)
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To: onyx

This is like turning to the Weather Channel during bad weather and finding a stupid episode of Storm Stories.

The Beltway Boys? Come on!


112 posted on 12/10/2005 11:06:45 PM PST by scott7278 (Before I give you the benefit of my reply, I'd like to know what we're talking about.)
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To: msnimje

2AM on a Sunday Morning.. No one their to make the call, and I doubt the Security guy knows how to operate the camera....


113 posted on 12/10/2005 11:06:46 PM PST by tcrlaf
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To: onyx

Nothing on Aljazeera, yet.


114 posted on 12/10/2005 11:06:51 PM PST by ncountylee (Dead terrorists smell like victory)
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To: mfccinsd


OK, news 8 is a cBS affiliate. I'll check my local channel.


115 posted on 12/10/2005 11:07:06 PM PST by onyx ((Vicksburg, MS) North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: scott7278

I share your hatred of Storm Stories.


116 posted on 12/10/2005 11:07:15 PM PST by Termite_Commander (Warning: Cynical Right-winger Ahead)
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To: Humidston

"You know, we need to invent something that would keep us refreshed on FR without sitting in front of the computer"

How about a blink refresh interface so I can eat without getting my mouse greasy.

There ain't nothing greasier than greasy mouse.


117 posted on 12/10/2005 11:07:19 PM PST by beaver fever
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To: papertyger

LOL, Many a mornings, as I drive to work, I curse FR for it's addictive qualities that causes me to ignore my need for sleep, in exchange for being immediately informed of Breaking News!


118 posted on 12/10/2005 11:07:22 PM PST by MJY1288 (THE DEMOCRATS OFFER NOTHING FOR THE FUTURE AND THEY LIE ABOUT THE PAST)
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To: scott7278


Worse yet, a REPLAY of the Beltway Boys. Sheeeeeeeeeeesh.


119 posted on 12/10/2005 11:07:56 PM PST by onyx ((Vicksburg, MS) North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: carl in alaska
we don't know yet if anyone was injured

The BBC web site has one line stating that police are reporting casualties.

120 posted on 12/10/2005 11:07:57 PM PST by KittyKares
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