Author Topic: WTF? Toxic chemical cloud forces 2,500 to evacuate Pennsylvania (Read 1171 times)

The Fake Shemp · « **on:** October 12, 2008, 12:39:46 AM »

PETROLIA, Pennsylvania (AP) -- A corrosive liquid overflowed from a tank at a chemical plant in western Pennsylvania on Saturday, evaporating into a toxic cloud that snaked along the ground and forced about 2,500 people to flee. At least three residents were believed to be injured.

A dense cloud of toxic gas moved close to the ground in parts of Petrolia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

A material called oleum, similar to sulfuric acid, leaked from a tank at the Indspec Chemical Corp. plant in Petrolia, said plant manager Dave Dorko.

Authorities were concerned about the potential for respiratory damage and skin burns, said Freda Tarbell, spokeswoman for the state Department of Environmental Protection.

demi · « **Reply #1 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:42:35 AM »

haw haw nikki queefed

demi · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:42:51 AM »

i'm so juvenile that made me laugh after i read it

Mandark · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:44:28 AM »

Yes! This is potentially the greatest opportunity for American citizens to acquire superpowers since Three Mile Island.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:45:46 AM »

You want to wander in THIS, Mandark:

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:46:34 AM »

Quote from: demi on October 12, 2008, 12:42:51 AM

i'm so juvenile that made me laugh after i read it

Crushed · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:46:46 AM »

Quote from: Mandark on October 12, 2008, 12:44:28 AM

Yes! This is potentially the greatest opportunity for American citizens to acquire superpowers since Three Mile Island.

Or for zombies to be born from the secret government chemicals hidden in the plant.

Beezy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:46:55 AM »

Quote from: demi on October 12, 2008, 12:42:51 AM

i'm so juvenile that made me laugh after i read it

me too

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:49:19 AM »

I'm with crushed. Chemical gasses, by themselves, have almost NEVER granted a person superhuman abilities. However, it has been documented time and time again to bring the dead back to life.

How fitting that it'd be in Pennsylvania, no less - the state is home to George A. Romero and the events of his two groundbreaking zombie epics.

cool breeze · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:54:01 AM »

Oh man, a zombie outbreak would be awesome. It is also located close enough that I can drive down there and bash some heads in, but far enough that I can still be safe.

Mandark · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:55:48 AM »

Quote from: Willco on October 12, 2008, 12:45:46 AM

You want to wander in THIS, Mandark:

(Image removed from quote.)

I'd like to hypnotize a strongman from a traveling circus to wander into it, thus gaining the power to do my diabolical bidding. If it doesn't work, eh. There will always be other strongmen.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:57:58 AM »

I really don't think strongmen are in vogue nowadays, Mandark.

Mandark · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:59:28 AM »

Well a super-strong bearded lady will be just as effective, and maybe more terrorizing, Mr. Rain On My Parade!

xnikki118x · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2008, 01:00:21 AM »

Haha why have I not heard about this, being born and raised and living in PA? I also have never heard of Petrolia.

Ecrofirt · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2008, 01:25:28 PM »

I love the name Petrolia. It's like the oil utopia of the world.

xnikki118x · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2008, 02:32:11 PM »

Ecro and I are okay here. Pretty far away.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2008, 02:39:43 PM »

Yes, but the winds could blow the chemical death cloud to your home and inside your poorly kept windows.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2008, 02:48:38 PM »

Buffalo, NY here ready and willing to combat some damn dirty zombies.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2008, 04:18:11 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on October 12, 2008, 02:48:38 PM

Buffalo, NY here ready and willing to combat some damn dirty zombies.

Cannibal Corpse is from Buffalo.

cool breeze · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2008, 04:46:31 PM »

It's all the way to the left of PA...that's no fun.

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