Comments on: Lamesa, TX Tank Battery Fire in SLOW MOTION

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:35:48 +0000

How can I get a copy of this video and the aftermath video?

By: David Drummond

David Drummond — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:39:57 +0000

Matt: Please refer to the following about getting copies of the video:
http://daviddrummond.com/blog/.....ion-video/

By: Matt Smith BE (Chem)

Matt Smith BE (Chem) — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:11:17 +0000

Hi. I work at the Caltex Oil Refinery in Sydney, Australia in the Risk Department. The Refinery Firemen work in this group with me. My role is Hazard and Operability Study Facilitator. I collect this type of footage wherever possible so that the members of the safety studies I lead can get a real feeling for what can happen in an industrial incident. This information can really save lives. I would very much like to have your permission to use this footage as part of my work. I will not circulate it outside of my refining group, which includes Caltex and Chevron.

By: David Drummond

David Drummond — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:58:26 +0000

Oil and water.

By: Rick B

Rick B — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:49:10 +0000

Does anybody know exactly what was in the tanks?

By: Bob Strong Paraparaumu NZ

Bob Strong Paraparaumu NZ — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:58:23 +0000

An extremely good training resource of what can and does happen. Recall a training video some 40 years ago that had the Bleve carefully explained but this is actual footage in slow motion. Well done and stay safe – Kia Kaha

By: TexarkanaBaby

TexarkanaBaby — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:41:20 +0000

How can something so scary be so beautiful! The slow motion REALLY is something! The top of the second tank that blew looks like wiggling jello as it floats/wobbles thru the air! Really amazing footage!

By: Jeff Gammons

Jeff Gammons — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:04:18 +0000

Insane video, David! Looks really cool in slow-mo. Thanks for posting it.