My personal photos from the Barton Solvents Fire in Des Moines, Iowa
by: Brian Wentz, Realtor
I was sorting through my files on my laptop, and copying off old listing pictures today when I ran across the photos I took of the huge fire we had in Des Moines at the Barton Solvents plant we had back in October. I was just finishing an appointment not far from the facility when I saw the black smoke starting to rise. So I grabbed my camera, and off I went to see what was happening. It was truly amazing to see the flames rising far into the sky and the 55 gallon barrels shooting off like rockets!
It looks like the investigation is showing that the fire started from static electricity when workers were transferring some chemicals. Thankfully, no one was killed in the accident.
What a day that was. Des Moines looked like something out of a Stephen King novel, with the black smoke being seen as far away as 40 miles, and the interstates completely shut down. It was just eerie!
Here were a few of my shots:
Brian Wentz & Beth Ernst
Burnett Realty
515-334-4994
www.BrianWentzRealtor.com
Specializing in homes for sale in the Greater Des Moines Iowa Real Estate Markets, including Urbandale, Clive, Beaverdale, West Des Moines, Johnston, Ankeny and Waukee.
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