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April 25, 2013

Explosion Wounds 3 on Alabama River Barges 
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In Alabama, three people were critically wounded after two fuel barges
exploded on the Mobile River. Area residents said the blasts shook their
homes. A massive fire continued to burn overnight with flames shooting
into the air as it was deemed unsafe for firefighters to approach. The
barges were reportedly carrying volatile natural gasoline.

 

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