Friday, August 29, 2008

Blast from WV



The Bayer plant in institute last night had a big explosion that you could feel for 50 miles!

I felt it around 1030 but didn't know what it was at that time. It's always been a concern around all these chemical plants here in the "chemical valley"

I remember about 35 yrs ago when we had to evacuate. We left the house with wet rags to our face and it smelled like ammonia and rotten eggs, and it burned the skin and eyes.

The explosion last night claimed one life, and has another in critical condition in a burn unit.

It makes you wonder if our conveniences and so called progress is worth it. Remember the families of the dead and injured in your prayers.

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