Fire and Explosion At Hydrogen Station Near Rochester Airport

RossR writes "There was a hydrogen fire and explosion at a renewable fuel station used by government vehicles near Rochester's airport. The nearby freeway and airport were closed resulting in diverted flights. This may the first major incident at a hydrogen vehicle refueling station. GM has their major fuel cell development center nearby, in the town of Honeoye Falls. The fire occurred when the 18-wheeler tractor truck was transferring hydrogen to the station. The airport press conference reported that airport firefighters responded first and initially waited on the scene deciding how to respond. No news yet if the hard to see flames of hydrogen combustion contributed to this delay. The fueling station is also adjacent to a NY State Trooper station, and a firefighting training facility is a few blocks away." RossR also provides a Police/FD Radio transcript. Luckily, no one was killed, and only two injured, including the driver.

Comments

A close call but we made it this time

[Orga]

I was worried the accident had ignited the atmoshpere and there was a wall of fire coming for me now. Whew!

Re:A close call but we made it this time

[lennier]

Where are our values?

I don't know, but we'll find them when we find our keys.

Re:A close call but we made it this time

[pookemon]

Nah - it's ok. Burning the Hydrogen produced water, which then put the fire out.

It also produced a loud popping sound and several testtubes were broken. So really you should only be worried about being hit in the head by flying testtubes.

God damn it...

[boneclinkz]

Now I need to go the whole way to Buffalo to top off my Zeppelin.

Obligatory

[bigredradio]

Oh the humanity...

Piss poor planning

[Anonymous Coward]

Turns out the hydrogen refueling facility was adjacent to an oxygen storage facility.

The zoning board is currently in hot water over this mistake.

Re:Piss poor planning

[idontgno]

I'd expect the neighborhood is pretty steamed about it.

Re:Cause is under investigation?

[yurtinus]

Pretty sure you should go look up the definition of "accident" and get back to us...

Re:Geeze

[Shakrai]

Let me help them with that:

CNN: Look at this fancy floating pie chart that looks like something out of Star Wars! We are sleek and modern! You want to watch us! Oh, and there was an explosion today in Rochester....
MSNBC: Hydrogen fueling facility explodes. Tune in tonight for Countdown as Keith Olbermann explains why this is really George W. Bush's fault.
Fox: Hydrogen fueling facility explodes. Are the socialist policies of Barack Hussein Obama and Nancy Pelosi to blame?
Local news: Hydrogen fueling facility explodes on [street]. No word yet on damage or casualties. In other news, please tune in to the end of our broadcast to find out how [common household product] could be KILLING YOUR FAMILY.
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Re:What is the idea

[perpenso]

Is it just my observation, or are there way too many stupid people in the world?.

Well about half the world is below average. ;-)

Let me correct that for you...

[Anonymous Coward]

Fox news needs to figure out how to blame Obama and CNN needs to find a way to blame the oil industry?

Fox news needs to figure out how to blame Obama and CNN needs to find a way to blame Bush?

Re:Ouch

[19thNervousBreakdown]

Too soon?

Re:What is the idea

[cmiller173]

I think your both kind of optimistic on education...

Re:Felt this from 2 miles away

[Anonymous Coward]

I was at ground zero, and I was smoking the cigarette. :/

Re:Like there's never been a GAS STATION fire

[dangitman]

And people wonder why I only drink filtered or bottled water.

Is it because you're worried about your precious bodily fluids? That's why I only drink grain alcohol and rainwater.