Massive Hydrogen Explosion at Chemical Plant in Cheshire, UK
A hydrogen explosion happened at a chemical plant in Cheshire, UK where 18 tons of hydrogen gas went up. The firefighters were on the scene tackling the fire quickly and efficiently.
Event Date
March 8, 2000
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Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Causes
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Operational Condition
Event Nature
Emergency Action
The firefighters were on the scene tackling the fire quickly and efficiently.
Release Type
Release Substance
Release Amount (kg)
18000.00
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
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Source lost