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Alison:
More information on the refinery explosion:
Major explosion at refinery near Ingolstadt, Bavaria
Eight people were injured in an explosion and a subsequent major fire on the grounds of the Bayernoil refinery in Vohburg on the Danube. According to information from the BR, a strong explosion on the grounds took place ar 5:30 a.m. in the district pf Irsching. The area was cordoned off over a wide area.
Initially, according to police, 1,800 people from surrounding homes were forced to leave their homes because of the smoke.
After about three hours, the cloud of smoke partially dissipated - and people were able to return to their homes, as a spokesman for the Police Headquarters in North Upper Bavaria stated.
Disaster alert and large-scale deployment
According to police, the district office of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm triggered a disaster alarm. How the explosion and the fire happened was initially unclear. "The fire fighting is running at full speed," the spokesman continued. "The situation has only relaxed to the extent that the evacuation of local residents is no longer necessary." Furthermore, there were several fires on the site; the flames were not under control.
Police, fire and rescue workers were on site with a large contingent of about 400 forces. A thick column of smoke had been seen over the area in the morning. Sirens howled.
Local residents said that the bang was heard for miles in the morning. Residents were asked to keep windows and doors
closed.
The injured are, according to police, co-workers of the enterprise.
https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/explosion-raffinerie-101.html
Alison:
Major explosion at a refinery in Vohburg, near Ingolstadt, Bavaria
This past weekend, there was an explosion at a refinery near Ingolstadt, Bavaria. Not only were eight people injured, but an adult peregrine falcon was also found injured by the fire department. She is still alive, although almost all of her feathers are scorched. She is now being cared for at the Bird Station in Regensburg, where the staff will do their very best to restore her to health.
I realize that she will need to be in care for a long time, perhaps a year or more, to be able to replace her feathers, but I very much hope she will be able to recover from this horrific experience.
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Alison:
Cardiff, Wales
Peregrine falcon rescued from home's TV antenna in Wales
Animal rescuers in Wales said they are searching for the owner of a peregrine falcon found tangled in a home's TV antenna.
RSPCA Cymru said rescuers responded to the home in the Pontcanna area of Cardiff on Monday after a witness reported spotting the bird of prey entangled in the antenna atop a home.
The rescuers called in help from the South Wales Fire & Rescue Service, which dispatched firefighters from Ely Station with a ladder to reach the distressed falcon.
The bird was found to be distressed but managed to escape serious injury. The RSPCA said it is trying to find the falcon's owner.
"This poor bird was in a real mess, found hanging upside-down from a television aerial in Pontcanna," RSPCA animal welfare officer Sian Burton said. "Fortunately, despite such a distressing encounter, the peregrine falcon initially seems to be doing well, and is now being checked over by vets."
https://www.upi.com/Peregrine-falcon-rescued-from-homes-TV-antenna-in-Wales/6081533054231/
I am very glad this little juvie was rescued. Not sure why he/she would have an owner.
Alison:
Bradenton, Florida
This poor Laughing Gull was hit by a car, and ended up embedded in the front of the vehicle. Great work by the Bradenton Police Department to rescue him! He is now recovering from his ordeal at Wildlife Inc.
BPD Animal Services to the rescue! This poor little guy was struck by a car then stuck in the grill. Thankfully, Detective Lixa Moyett and her team were able to get him out safely. He has a minor wing injury but is well on his way to recuperating.
https://www.facebook.com/BradentonPoliceDepartment/posts/1791781784272162
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