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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Multiple explosions, fire at Mont Belvieu plant
“My ex husband called my kids & told them that him and his crew got out by the skin [of] their teeth," Robin posted on the 11 News Facebook page. "But his truck was right there as the tank blew!”
48 posted on 02/08/2011 1:05:04 PM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: philman_36
Thanks for the info. A snippet your link:

A Houston caller named Pat Headen said she was talking to her cousin inside the plant when the first set of explosions happened. There were three more explosions while they were still on the phone. "Anywhere from eight to 11 explosions," according to Pat's cousin.

52 posted on 02/08/2011 1:10:18 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife (Allhttp://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122429/posts)
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http://www.khou.com/news/cnn/Explosions-fire-at-Mont-Belvieu-plant—115579109.html

[excerpt] .....Enterprise spokesman Rick Raine said one contractor, for Turner Industries, still had not been accounted for by Tuesday night. The man was scheduled to work Tuesday, did not show up at a secure area where employees were told to report in case of an emergency.

The man’s family said his truck was still at the plant and that he was not answering his cell phone.

Several trucks melted when flames spread to several nearby vehicles and at least one building.....[end excerpt]


72 posted on 02/08/2011 11:39:06 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife (Allhttp://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122429/posts)
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