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Events mark Buncefield explosion Buncefield explosion remembered
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Fire crews and community leaders are taking part in events to mark the first anniversary of the Buncefield blast.Fire crews and community leaders are taking part in events to mark the first anniversary of the Buncefield blast.
A leak of petrol from a tank at the oil depot near Hemel Hempstead, Herts, led to an explosion, which devastated the site and surrounding buildings.A leak of petrol from a tank at the oil depot near Hemel Hempstead, Herts, led to an explosion, which devastated the site and surrounding buildings.
A plaque made out of part of a damaged oil tank will be unveiled at Leverstock Green cricket pitch near the site. A plaque made out of part of a damaged oil tank has been unveiled at nearby Leverstock Green cricket pitch.
Officials will gather to relaunch the Maylands Business Park, which saw major damage and losses to firms of £70m. Officials are gathering to relaunch the Maylands Business Park, which saw major damage and losses to firms of £70m.
Nearly all companies have returned to Maylands, home to a workforce of over 16,500.Nearly all companies have returned to Maylands, home to a workforce of over 16,500.
Compensation claims Tree trail
Commemorative events started at 0601 GMT - the exact time of the explosion - with speeches by Daniel Zammit, chief executive of Dacorum Borough Council and the mayors of Dacorum and nearby St Albans.Commemorative events started at 0601 GMT - the exact time of the explosion - with speeches by Daniel Zammit, chief executive of Dacorum Borough Council and the mayors of Dacorum and nearby St Albans.
These tireless efforts were above and beyond the call of duty while working in very difficult and trying conditions Matt Wrack, FBU Buncefield - one year on 11 December 2005 and the days and weeks that followed brought out the very best in the people of Hemel Hempstead Councillor Catherine ApplebyMayor of Dacorum Buncefield - one year on
Mayor of Dacorum, Councillor Catherine Appleby, praised the community reaction to the blast.Mayor of Dacorum, Councillor Catherine Appleby, praised the community reaction to the blast.
"People pulled together all over the community and in all sorts of ways helped each other through the difficult times," she said."People pulled together all over the community and in all sorts of ways helped each other through the difficult times," she said.
"11 December 2005 and the days and weeks that followed brought out the very best in the people of Hemel Hempstead.""11 December 2005 and the days and weeks that followed brought out the very best in the people of Hemel Hempstead."
Afterwards, Mrs Appleby unveiled a plaque dedicating a newly-planted oak tree to the people of Buncefield.
The tree is the first of a number to be planted as part of a new tree trail in Buncefield which aims to help counter the environmental effects of the explosion.
The massive blast left two people at the depot seriously injured and the smoke plume from the fire, which burned for three days, was visible across the south of England.The massive blast left two people at the depot seriously injured and the smoke plume from the fire, which burned for three days, was visible across the south of England.
Compensation claims
Large parts of Buncefield have been destroyed and the site remains out of operation as the Health and Safety Executive and Environment Agency continue an investigation.Large parts of Buncefield have been destroyed and the site remains out of operation as the Health and Safety Executive and Environment Agency continue an investigation.
Local Conservative MP Mike Penning, who has complained of delays in settling some compensation claims, used the anniversary to renew his calls for a public inquiry.Local Conservative MP Mike Penning, who has complained of delays in settling some compensation claims, used the anniversary to renew his calls for a public inquiry.
These tireless efforts were above and beyond the call of duty while working in very difficult and trying conditions Matt Wrack, FBU
Meanwhile, Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack praised the co-operation between crews from across the country.Meanwhile, Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack praised the co-operation between crews from across the country.
"These tireless efforts were above and beyond the call of duty while working in very difficult and trying conditions," he said."These tireless efforts were above and beyond the call of duty while working in very difficult and trying conditions," he said.
"As always, they showed they are willing to do whatever is necessary to protect their communities.""As always, they showed they are willing to do whatever is necessary to protect their communities."
An anniversary service took place at Holy Trinity Church in Leverstock Green on Sunday night.An anniversary service took place at Holy Trinity Church in Leverstock Green on Sunday night.
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