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Explosions Rock Taylor Oil Refinery Evacuations Begin
In Taylor Michigan a 1.2 million gallon gasoline tank exploded twice at a Clark Oil refinery near a mobile home park forcing about 5,000 residents to flee during the early hours. Fires lit the sky, looters moved in as fire crews fought the flames. Six suspects were taken into custody with three to face charges. one firefighter was overcome by heat. Firefighters planned to let the blaze burn out unless a tank top collapsed. Evacuees sought shelter at four area schools centers and a restaurant.
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