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Type

Lightning

Name

Storm and lightning at Pas-de-Calais

Date

2010/07/14

Status

Published

Location

Country of Origin

France

Province of Origin

Pas-de-Calais

Impact Area

Local

Consequences

Level of Emergency Response

Local

Description of the Consequences

During the thunderstorm, lightning caused a power outage at the Ineos Nova company (located in Wingles, near Lens), which resulted in serious consequences, including the release of 10 tonnes of polystyrene and another 3 tonnes of styrene into the atmosphere, and the temporary installation shutdown.

ID: 25, Created: Bogdan DORNEANU, 2013-08-05 11:04:46 – Last Updated: Kyriaki GKOKTSI, 2023-10-18 10:38:32

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Natech Accidents

No	Date		Site ID
1.Click here to select record	2010/07/14		Site 12