Boulby Mine Fire 13-4-16 · AditNow Community

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legendrider
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9 years ago

Breaking news:

http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/live-updates-boulby-mine-closed-11177740

A speedy recovery to those who were hospitalised and I hope things are back to normal soon :flowers:

MARK

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Jimbo
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9 years ago

Aye and well done to the mine rescue team too for getting everyone out safe and sound!:thumbup:!

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ttxela
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9 years ago

Sounds nasty, polystyrene blocks are unpleasant when they burn.

I.A.Recordings
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9 years ago

A nasty situation to be in.

I wonder if the underground workers made use of the underground refuge chamber with the built-in oxygen supply and breathing apparatus while the rescue team was fighting the fire?

legendrider
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9 years ago

Yes, the refuges were most definitely used according to the Union rep on the news

Fire broke out at around 1230am at a depth of 3600ft, approx. 8Km East of shaft bottom. 11 people were directly involved in the incident of whom 7 were treated in hospital for the effects of smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion - all now released.

The incident was ended by 5am and involved burning polystyrene.

MARK

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christwigg
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8 years ago

They don't seem to be having much luck recently :(
Another incident, although thankfully no-one hurt this time.

http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/boulby-potash-mine-tunnel-flood-12352786