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Staph

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2. I was watching the local Charleston, WV, news minutes ago.

Reply to greatlaurel (Original post)

Tue Feb 17, 2015, 12:38 AM

Feb 2015

One thousand people are displaced, mostly because of the power outages caused by the fire and explosions. One person injured (smoke inhalation). And there was another explosion about 11:15 pm. This may go on for days!

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"Governor declares State of Emergency after oil train derails, sets house ablaze" [View all] greatlaurel Feb 2015 OP

Privatize the profits and socialize the costs A Little Weird Feb 2015 #1

I was watching the local Charleston, WV, news minutes ago. Staph Feb 2015 #2

Thanks for the updated information. greatlaurel Feb 2015 #3