Investigation Report: Confined Vapor Cloud Explosion (10 Injured, and 24 Houses and Six Businesses Destroyed). CAI, Inc. and Arnel Company, Inc., Danvers, Massachusetts, November 22, 2006

摘要

On November 22, 2006, at about 2:45 am, a violent explosion at the CAI/Arnel manufacturing facility rocked the town of Danvers, MA. The explosion and subsequent fire destroyed the facility, heavily damaged dozens of nearby homes and businesses, and shattered windows as far away as two miles. At least 10 residents required hospital treatment for cuts and bruises. Twenty-four homes and six businesses were damaged beyond repair. Dozens of boats at the nearby marina were heavily damaged by blast overpressure and debris strikes.