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Friday, 21 February, 2003, 18:29 GMT
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In pictures: New York blaze
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A massive explosion rocked the Exxon Mobil oil and gas facility on Staten Island, on the outskirts of New York City
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A huge plume of thick black smoke rose more than two kilometres high
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First reports said there was an explosion on board a barge unloading propane gas at the plant
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Exxon Mobil said one person was injured and two others missing
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The blaze was so fierce that firefighters were unable to get close
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Spilled fuel "put the water on fire"
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Black plumes from the fire were clearly visible in the centre of New York
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Even though local officials ruled out any terrorist attack, initially it was an uncomfortable reminder of 11 September
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21 Feb 03 | Americas
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