These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| Occurence Date: | 8 April |
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| Location: | Tampa, FL |
| Source: | Generator |
| Material: | Hydrogen Gas |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | Unknown |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | None |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA REGION IV |
On Thursday, April 08, 1999 the Tampa Electric Company had an explosion. A generator exploded following routine maintenance and during tests. Fourty-five people were injured, thirty-five were taken to the hospital. One person was killed. Fire Department people are on scene. CASE CLOSED.