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Industrial fires

This page includes advice for those close to an industrial fire, possible health effects from being near an industrial fire, and surveillance following the December 2005 Buncefield oil depot explosion and fire.


 
  • Health effects from the Hemel Hempstead oil depot explosions and fire
    The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has worked with the Dacorum and Watford and Three Rivers Primary Care Trusts to review and monitor any health effects of the Buncefield oil depot fire. This followed on from the health advice provided by the HPA to the public and Emergency Services immediately following the explosion.
    Added/updated: 10 May 2010
  • Health Surveillance Update and Questions and Answers
    After the Buncefield fire, a multi agency Steering Group was set up to review and monitor any health effects.
    Added/updated: 10 May 2010
  • Hemel Hempstead explosions: Q&As on health effects
    Following the explosions and subsequent fire at the Buncefield oil depot in Hemel Hempstead on Sunday 11 December 2005, the Health Protection Agency issued the following advice on 12 December, and reviewed the advice on 19 December.
    Added/updated: 10 May 2010