The explosion and fire at the Buncefield Oil Storage Terminal in Hemel Hempstead that took place 20 years ago today shook buildings 25 miles away, rattled windows and letterboxes on the coast and was… | Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service on Instagram: "The explosion and fire at the Buncefield Oil Storage Terminal in Hemel Hempstead that took place 20 years ago today shook buildings 25 miles away, rattled windows and letterboxes on the coast and was heard on mainland Europe. Firefighters from across the county battled searing heat to contain the blaze - with more than 150 firefighters at the scene at the peak of the incident. We’re grateful to those colleagues who fearlessly worked to protect p