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No one injured as explosion rocks New Iberia chemical plant [FOXNEWS CLAIMS 4 to Burn Unit]
http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2011/06/explosion_rocks_new_iberia_che.html ^

Posted on 06/15/2011 1:52:18 AM PDT by publana

A chemical fire at a facility where chemicals are blended for oilfield operations forced residents to evacuate or hunker down Tuesday evening in their homes. State Police said no one was injured when explosions rocked the chemical plant. Trooper Stephen Hammons said all employees are accounted for. The explosion took place in a building next to the Acadiana Regional Airport, which was ordered to closed, and a one-mile area around the plant was evacuated.

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TOPICS: US: Louisiana
KEYWORDS: louisiana
Prayers up for the workers.
1 posted on 06/15/2011 1:52:24 AM PDT by publana
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To: publana

Any unregistered Muslims within 3 kilometers of this thing?


2 posted on 06/15/2011 1:59:29 AM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (Herman Cain Still Top Choice; But For His Good, Needs Accelerated Foreign Policy/Military Coaching)
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To: AmericanInTokyo

Next to a regional airport.


3 posted on 06/15/2011 2:12:15 AM PDT by publana (Beware the olive branch extended by a Dem for it disguises a clenched fist.)
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To: publana
I assume this is in the New Orleans metro area.....

Leni

4 posted on 06/15/2011 2:13:52 AM PDT by MinuteGal (Bring Back the MISERY INDEX! Obama's INDEX! Include Food & Energy in a TRUTHFUL INDEX!)
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To: MinuteGal

Nope, New Iberia, where Tabasco and other hot sauces come from..Middle of coon ass country.


5 posted on 06/15/2011 3:30:06 AM PDT by eastforker
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