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Explosion near Navy base in Bahrain

#1 Postby Rainband » Mon Mar 24, 2003 2:17 pm

I just heard huge explosion at Navy base in Bahrain..I don't think it's spelled right :roll: Hope it wasn't an attack!!!

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#2 Postby bfez1 » Mon Mar 24, 2003 2:18 pm

Keep us posted, rainband!!!
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#3 Postby StormCrazyIowan » Mon Mar 24, 2003 2:19 pm

This is why I am SO happy my boyfriend (in the Navy) isn't currently fighting!!!
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#4 Postby wx247 » Mon Mar 24, 2003 2:20 pm

You did spell it correctly and keep us posted! :o
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#5 Postby Guest » Mon Mar 24, 2003 2:22 pm

Post more on here when you find out.

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#6 Postby bfez1 » Mon Mar 24, 2003 2:24 pm

It was the 5th fleet hq's--details soon
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#7 Postby Rainband » Mon Mar 24, 2003 2:24 pm

I will guys..I am listening to MSNBC..They will report it first..Hope it isn't an attack. I just heard it was near the base where the aircraft carriers and other ships are supplied. It was propane tank 1 mile from base..may be accident they aren't sure....


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#8 Postby wx247 » Mon Mar 24, 2003 4:40 pm

An ignited propane tank is the cause. It was lit by protestors. :o
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#9 Postby bfez1 » Mon Mar 24, 2003 4:43 pm

thanks, wx247
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#10 Postby pojo » Mon Mar 24, 2003 5:11 pm

Yikes...that isn't what we need right now.
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#11 Postby Rainband » Mon Mar 24, 2003 5:25 pm

Throw the book at them :x :x

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#12 Postby wx247 » Mon Mar 24, 2003 5:31 pm

I agree!
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#13 Postby JQ Public » Mon Mar 24, 2003 5:42 pm

sigh...
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