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Old 31 October 2007, 12:55 PM
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Default EXPLOSIONS @ CORYTON,CORRINGHAM.....

Just heard reports of explosions @ coryton... Hope ALL esc members that work there are ok...
Old 31 October 2007, 12:56 PM
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Just heard that as well !!
Old 31 October 2007, 12:59 PM
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Explosions Rock Coryton Refinery (from Echo)
Old 31 October 2007, 01:04 PM
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Hope everyone is okay!!
Old 31 October 2007, 01:05 PM
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That mentions lives HAVE been lost

Sounds serious
Old 31 October 2007, 01:09 PM
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Yep my thoughts, just about to text fozzie...
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word is it not the refinery now, all esc members ok...
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hope it's no-one we know, even if it';s not it's got to be likely that it's someone THEY know
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bit more info:-

Incidents
Old 31 October 2007, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec'c'57
word is it not the refinery now, all esc members ok...
Thats one bit of good news
Old 31 October 2007, 01:15 PM
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Good find there nick...

Incident No: 22244
Date: 31-10-2007
Time: 11:26
Details: Oil refinery fire
Address: Petroplus, Manorway,Coryton, nr Corringham
Attendance: 10 pumps, seven special appliances
Crews have been called to a fire at an oil refinery in Coryton. Reports of an explosion are unconfirmed but ten appliances and seven specials are on the scene.

Fire on ground floor of the Naptha Tower. Flames 100 feet up the column. Major foam attack in progress. Cooling monitors in use to avert potential for explosion.

The borough Emergency Planning Officer has been called to the scene.
Old 31 October 2007, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NickBes
bit more info:-

Incidents
Thats a very good site with updates of all incidents
Old 31 October 2007, 01:21 PM
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Has anyone heard from Sirfozz as Yvette cant get hold of him
Old 31 October 2007, 01:22 PM
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Also now on the BBC website:-

BBC NEWS | England | Essex | Crews called to refinery 'blast'
Old 31 October 2007, 01:22 PM
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Ah Thought Lin covered Sir Fozz with the P/Call to yvette...
Old 31 October 2007, 01:28 PM
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All shaken up but ok. I can't get hold of steve at the moment. Not sure whether to cry or throw up as they are saying refinery now and steve covers this part of petro plus!!!!
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Old 31 October 2007, 01:30 PM
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Glad your ok

I am sure Steve will be fine but please let us know as soon as you hear from him
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My dad has just called me and he works at petrol plus and is part of the emergency team - HE CAN OFFICIALLY CONFIRM THAT NO LIVES HAVE BEEN LOST IN THIS INCIDENT SO FAR!
Old 31 October 2007, 01:32 PM
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Excellent News


Breaths a huge sigh of relief
Old 31 October 2007, 01:32 PM
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thats good news 'vetty.
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That is good news!!
Old 31 October 2007, 01:34 PM
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When I spoke to you I didn't realise you hadn't spoken to Fozz, I hope you hear from him soon. Keep us updated
Old 31 October 2007, 01:39 PM
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Sorry hun mind all over the place. Its no that strange that I can't get hold of steve as he is not allowed a mobile or anything in there due to sparks!! Still worrying though when this happens and it makes it even harder to get hold of him
Old 31 October 2007, 01:42 PM
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Please keep me posted
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Paula would also like me to pass on her thanks to you all for thinking of us. This shows what great friends we have xxx
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No worries, just let us know when we you hear from him so we can all relax for definite! - I hope he calls you soon xx
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tears of relief flooding down my face Steve has managed to contact his dad, they have been evacuated to an emergency shelter!!
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Thank funk for that.
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That's great news, glad he is all ok xxx



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