Huge plant explosion in Michigan near Ann Arbor

[thecrow]

no link yet ... just heard it on the 10pm news.

[lonestarnot]

1. Rugh Row!

[jim3775]

2. Is it the rouge plant?

The rouge plant is always exploding.

[shraby]

4. Nothing yet on CNN or MSNBC

on the net or t.v.

[Carni]

11. That's in Detroit or Dearborn (or somewhere)

That wouldn't be near Ann Arbor--but yes, that thing seems to blow up regularly.

[thecrow]

3. Ok it's in WAYNE, INDIANA and it;s a CHEMICAL PLANT

just updated on the news

[Inland]

5. Other posts put in in Wayne MI.

[Carni]

12. Shit--as in the COUNTY?

Where's my duct tape and plastic sheeting?

[Inland]

14. Isn't there a Wayne in Wayne County sw of Detroit? nt

[democrat_patriot]

15. Yes there is.

I just moved from A2 (ann Arbor)nice liberal hippie town.

[Bluebear]

17. The explosion occured in Romulus

Initial reports said the explosion was in Wayne, but Local 4 is now reporting that the explosion is in Romulus in the area of Wayne and Van Born roads.

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/4831186/detail.html#

[salin]

48. that would be pretty close to the Detroit metro airport.

[Carni]

21. Yes I think so but I guess they mean Wayne Rd and Newburg

This is all per my local news and won't mean squat to anyone not living in Michigan.

[libhill]

6. Wonder how long it'll be

before the rethugs spin it as a terrorist attack by them thar Iranians what hates our freedom -

[SlavesandBulldozers]

7. bwahahah

perfectly phrased

[Not_Giving_Up]

9. They've had plenty of chances to do that

The BP Refinery in Texas City has gone ka-boom a lot lately. They won't spin it as terrorists because then they'd have to admit that the plants aren't properly protected.

[libhill]

13. But B.P. went kaboom

before they had made progress on their next little war plan, i.e., Iran - they're already claiming they've found "Iranian weapons" in Iraq -

[Not_Giving_Up]

16. True

Of course, they've been thinking Iran for a while now, they could have managed it if they had really wanted to.

[libhill]

18. I'm sure it's coming

in one form or another - these bastards are ruthless, and they don't give a crap that the sheeple are slowly wising up to their bag of tricks.

[ptolle]

20. WMDs

I noticed that as well, they've been talking that up for a few days now as best I remember, and this morning on Contains No News their pentagon correspondent was nearly breathless in reporting that they'd intercepted "sophisticated"( her term) explosive devices coming across the border from Iran into Iraq.I guess since they couldn't find the big WMDs to justify the misadventure in Iraq they'll settle for little ones to justify the next one in Iran. I guess we can only hope that the american body politic won't fall for that dodge again.Besides that I don't know where they'd get the troops to open a second front against a much stouter opponent than the Iraqis.

[libhill]

23. I agree with you on the troop shortage

but, reality has never been a factor with these ass hats - as I recall, our Servicemen and women were supposed to have been welcomed into Iraq with rose strewn streets and deliriously happy Iraqis - uh huh, right.

[WePurrsevere]

46. Hmm... there seem to be quite a lot of "kabooms" lately...

W/ Bushco I tend to think the opposite. IMO they're more likely to cover up or brush off as "accidents" as many US terrorist events as they can. If they admitted that the terrorists are able to and actively are bombing places in this country it would very likely be the death toll of the Bush regime, the PNAC agenda and many if not all neo-cons for a very long time since for all the talk Americans still would not be all that much safer (like many here don't already know this).


It's truly sad that we can't trust our government to do the right thing, to protect us, to protect our civil liberties, etc. I deeply love my country and believe in her amazing potential to be a shining example of Freedom and Democracy but I fear and distrust the government currently in charge more then I ever have... or should.

::Sigh:: I just hope all employees and locals (human and animal alike) are safe from all the toxic fumes, etc.

[uppityperson]

8. LBN now

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1690014

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/4831186/detail.html#

[Carni]

19. 20 miles from there and I swear I can smell fumes

Granted I have a very over active imagination so I am probably completely out to lunch on this.

[Inland]

22. keep posting until you black out. Hello, still there? nt

[Bluebear]

24. Eccch--company "blends fuel, recycles solvents", evacuations taking place

Local 4 is reporting that the explosion started at the EQ Resource Recovery, Inc. (EQRR). The company blends fuel and recycles solvent, according to its Web site.

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department is cautioning that this is a hazardous materials situation. Residents within a half mile of the plant are being asked to voluntarily evacuate from their homes.

Remaining residents in the area are being told to close doors and windows in their homes. Officials are warning everyone to stay away from the area.

The sheriff's department is assisting with evacuations and Romulus High School has been opened to accept anyone in the area who is evacuated. Hazmat crews are at the scene.

[uppityperson]

28. Reminds me of a train accident I was near

Knock on the door @ 4 am to a derailed train outside my house, burning. "we don't think it's toxic but it might explode so you have to leave now no don't take time to get the dog just go NOW". drive to friends house 5 miles upwind to find that area being evacuated too. Drive to next town 10 miles away to drink coffee. Sirens a few hrs later bringing firefighters to ER after the train exploded when putting out fire. Did you know burning sulfur mixed with water turns into balls of sulfuric acid? Neither did the train people who told the fire fighters to go dump water on it. The fire crew pulled back, were told by the train people "hmm, didn't expect that. Well, it'll be safe now so go back to your job." Huh uh said the fire crew. Hazmat people had to come in and comb the local fields for balls of sulfuric acid stuff for the next wk. Nasty stuff.

Hope all goes ok there.

[Carni]

25. Yes, I am here!

If I DO pass out it will probably be from libations and not toxic fumes...but all kidding aside I shut my windows and cranked up the air after I read about this and turned on the local news.

Again--where is my duct tape and plastic sheeting??? (kidding totally)

I am sure this is my over active imagination about fumes..I am also the type that thinks they have every disease known to man kind after I read about it for a brief period of time, so this is par for the course for yours truly.

Great now they are talking about some pulmonary symptons--(of course I think I may have them) you just know I will be needlessly clogging an ER room somewhere at some point tonight ;)

[Bluebear]

26. Where are you located Carni?

[Carni]

29. If I tell you don't make fun of my paranoia lol

But I am on the south western border of Southfield.

The airport for me is about 15 miles due south and about two miles west.

I figure better safe than sorry so I shut the windows!

[Bluebear]

32. Oh Oh, I think I heard Northland Mall just exploded!

LOL (Is Northland even there anymore?)

I will not laugh at you. Better safe than sorry!

[Carni]

34. Yes it is LOL

If it explodes... I will surely become hysterical and may even go out and buy duct tape and plastic sheeting. I will post it here!

[PassingFair]

36. LOL, my office is on 9 Mile near Greenfield....

Lovely views of Northland!

[Carni]

38. Well then...per my paranoia you can take the day off tomorrow!

I just KNEW that eventually my over-reaction and stupidity would help someone! LOL (as I sit here breathing imaginary contaminated AC fumes from outdoors)

[PassingFair]

41. Beautiful, thanks for the authorization!

Hope it doesn't drift over to my non-airconditioned house!

[seabeyond]

27. i so understand. me too. with all you say. hey....i am smelling

cough cough it all the way down here, in panhandle of texas. ok, maybe not. but i am the same way, anytime kids get sick i immediately feel it

[Carni]

31. I know it sounds stupid but it smelled like auto paint or dirty antifreeze

Again it could very well have been my over active imagination!

God only knows--my psyche would probably keep a team of paranoia experts busy for weeks LOL

[seabeyond]

39. you are cute. adn you dont want to suck it in

20 miles away, closed up .... you are fine. only going half a mile, not that i would trust anyone. they say half mile evaculation, i would be looking at ten

[LeftyMom]

30. You've got the AC on recirc, right?

I hate to ask such an obvious question but I'd rather say something than hold my tongue and have somebody get sick.

[Carni]

33. I have no idea

It's a central air system (that never cools the upstairs properly) but actually now that you mention this. I was thinking earlier--now am I just sucking air from outside with this? Then I thought yes stupid, you probably are.

[LeftyMom]

35. Your thermostat should have a switch

for recirculated air or fresh outside air. Until you've got better info about what's in your air, if you can you should recirculate your air.

[Carni]

40. Thanks I'll check it out EOM

[Bluebear]

10. Very close to DTW airport, Romulus , Michigan

[Bluebear]

37. NEWS: Fire rages at a chemical plant in suburban Detroit

ROMULUS -- A fire raged at a suburban Detroit chemical plant Tuesday, sending plumes of black smoke high into the night sky and forcing police to evacuate homes in a half-mile radius.

Authorities said no injuries were reported, and no one was inside the plant when the fire started.

Witnesses described a series of loud explosions that shook the ground and shot flames and smoke into the air.

Romulus Police Chief Charles Kirby said it was unclear what hazardous materials might be involved in the fire, but he urged residents within the half-mile radius to evacuate because materials in the smoke could pose a danger to their health.

http://www.freep.com/news/latestnews/pm5428_20050809.htm

[lonestarnot]

42. Damn!

[noamnety]

43. Wow, I just missed that

Sounds like it started just about the time the Nagasaki talk ended at 5 Mile and Livonia. (I swear I didn't do it - I carpooled, I have witnesses)

[really annoyed]

44. Been watching it on the news...

About an hour now.

The explosion is in Romulus, Michigan.

http://www.city-data.com/city/Romulus-Michigan.html

[Bluebear]

45. PHOTO, info, here

ROMULUS -- A chemical plant fire raged out of control early this morning, setting off a series of explosions and filling the nighttime sky with flames and heavy billowing smoke.

Romulus Public Safety Director Charles Kirby said there were no injuries in the fire and explosions that began about 9:15 p.m.

He said apparently there was no one in the plant when the blaze began at EQ Resource Recovery Inc., an environmental services company that treats hazardous and industrial waste.

Nearby businesses were evacuated by police as the blaze leapt from tank to tank at the complex at 36345 Van Born, which is just north of the Detroit Metro Airport.

http://www.detnews.com/2005/metro/0508/10/A01-276524.htm

[H2O Man]

47. "He said apparently there was no one in the plant ...."

Of course not.