Overfilled gasoline storage tank causes worst explosion in Europe since World War II.
Neighbors reported hearing at least six explosions during the fire.
In-house fire brigades join with local civil defense to extinguish the blaze.
The fuel-laden freighter ran aground off the shoreline of Coos Bay, Oregon on Feb. 4, 1999, and triggered an unusual maritime response that involved setting fire to the ship's cargo.
Lack of water at the fire scene hinders emergency operations.
A vapor blast sweeps through Puerto Rico terminal.
Under the extended definition of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, at least 450 out of an estimated 7,000 gasoline storage facilities in the U.S. would be ranked among the least severe risks included in the standards.
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