Fire in Gibraltar today
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Fire in Gibraltar today
Anyone down there can tell me how big it is and whether the border will be open tomorrow?
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Re: Fire in Gibraltar today
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Two persons injured, one very serious, following big explosion and fire in Gibraltar port this afternoon. Dense smoke could be seen from the city centre. The blast shook houses nearby.
The cruise ship 'Independence of the Seas' , due to have sailed at 4pm, was berthed nearby and quickly sailed away and anchored in the bay.
Explosion heard as far away as the South District. Hospital on stand-by. One of the injured persons, said to be Spanish, being transferred to a hospital in Seville.
not heard anything about the border - would be surprised if it was closed though
Two persons injured, one very serious, following big explosion and fire in Gibraltar port this afternoon. Dense smoke could be seen from the city centre. The blast shook houses nearby.
The cruise ship 'Independence of the Seas' , due to have sailed at 4pm, was berthed nearby and quickly sailed away and anchored in the bay.
Explosion heard as far away as the South District. Hospital on stand-by. One of the injured persons, said to be Spanish, being transferred to a hospital in Seville.
not heard anything about the border - would be surprised if it was closed though
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Re: Fire in Gibraltar today
Hi all,
Its not affecting the border, tho it has affected the airport for aircraft flying in and out. Not sure what the situation will be tomorrow.
Pictures here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4&l=6483826129
Pretty big event for Gibraltar. Two people injured sadly, one seriously.
Seems it was caused by someone welding on top of the oil tank.
Its not affecting the border, tho it has affected the airport for aircraft flying in and out. Not sure what the situation will be tomorrow.
Pictures here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4&l=6483826129
Pretty big event for Gibraltar. Two people injured sadly, one seriously.
Seems it was caused by someone welding on top of the oil tank.
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Re: Fire in Gibraltar today
Thanks for that.
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Re: Fire in Gibraltar today
Not looking good.
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Re: Fire in Gibraltar today
Continuous live coverage of the blaze on GBC
http://www.gbc.gi/television/
Been some more explosions tonight. its still raging out of control.
http://www.gbc.gi/television/
Been some more explosions tonight. its still raging out of control.
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Re: Fire in Gibraltar today
Wow, amazing pictures.
I worked on Parsons Lodge Battery a few years ago, where is the live cam camera positioned?
Are the fumes going to cause an evacuation?
Is it just diesel oil thats burning or something else?
Donny
I worked on Parsons Lodge Battery a few years ago, where is the live cam camera positioned?
Are the fumes going to cause an evacuation?
Is it just diesel oil thats burning or something else?
Donny
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Re: Fire in Gibraltar today
Hi Donny,
Nah the fumes werent toxic. It was some waste fuel, heavy oil diesel stuff.
Fire is out this morning and airport is open again as usual.
Nah the fumes werent toxic. It was some waste fuel, heavy oil diesel stuff.
Fire is out this morning and airport is open again as usual.