An explosion occurred in a warehouse near Bristol, England. Is it human factors or the weather?

The reasons for it were not known At present, the cause has not been ascertained, but it is certain that four people have been killed and 1 person injured. This accident is considered as a major accident.

According to media reports, the accident occurred in a wastewater treatment plant in Bristol Industrial Zone, England, and the explosion point was a silo for storing chemicals in the wastewater treatment plant. Witnesses said that workers were working on the silo before the explosion, and then the explosion occurred.

The chemicals stored in the silo are lime, which is harmless to other residents. Therefore, although this accident is considered to be a serious accident, the harm will not continue to expand.

Why did the explosion happen? The person in charge of the sewage treatment plant said that lime chemicals were stored in the warehouse where the explosion occurred. Everyone is familiar with lime. Once it meets water, it will react violently and release a lot of heat.

It is not difficult to understand why the explosion happened. In a closed environment like a silo, if lime meets a lot of water or other substances that can react with lime, it will generate huge heat. In a sealed silo, the heat can't be released, which will lead to an explosion and an accident.

Where does water or other substances come from? Is it human factors or the weather? This needs further investigation to know.

Lessons have sounded the alarm for us. For people in the construction industry or owners who are renovating and building houses, we must use building materials with caution. Lime is a kind of material often used in the process of building and decoration, and its use and storage are very particular.

First of all, lime can't be stored in a humid and closed environment, and it is far away from flammable substances. Because the wet environment lime will react with water to generate heat, and the closed environment can't release this heat, which will lead to similar accidents or fires. Secondly, when using lime, try to avoid direct contact with your hands, because lime will release a lot of heat and easily burn your hands.