Smart media...
I love how everyone is questions the whole 1.6 km radius evacuation, on CTV newsnet, the reports didn't 'get it' when the fire division commander kept explaining how they were evacuating the area for safety and trying to cool the containers.
Anyone have an Emergency Response Guidebook? Propane - Guide 115:
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If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all
directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions.
DO NOT EXTINGUISH A LEAKING GAS FIRE UNLESS LEAK CAN BE STOPPED.
Fire involving Tanks
• Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.
• Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
• Do not direct water at source of leak or safety devices; icing may occur.
• For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible,
withdraw from area and let fire burn.
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I love the fire chief trying to explain the last point, and a reporter says 'a controlled burn'. LOL
If the media just opened up a book, they could be told a bunch of reasons of why the fire department is doing what they are doing, they are following a pre-scripted plan to the dot.