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Quiltzilla

11-11-2010 06:36 AM

In Springfield Ohio, they removed a 275" smoke stack at the power plant and it fell in the wrong direction. Nobody was hurt, but 4000 people lost power.

Smoke Stack Video

Another view of it

Did you know that there is a Springfield in 35 of the 50 states. Springfield Info

sueisallaboutquilts

11-11-2010 06:37 AM

Yikes, I live near Springfield! I didn't hear about it.
But how would I since I'm usually here :D

quilting Carol

11-11-2010 06:42 AM

It made the news in Fort Wayne,IN...I saw it last night.

littlehud

11-11-2010 07:52 AM

Yikes, even the best plans can go wrong.

Suzan Larrimore

11-11-2010 10:45 AM

It made the news in the Philadelphia market too! All can say is, WOW!

magpie

11-11-2010 10:54 AM

Was on Rochester, NY channel too. Somebody's embarrassed.

amma	11-11-2010 02:23 PM

I am so happy to hear that no one was hurt!!

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