The explosion comes two months after the 900-foot-long Triumph was towed to Mobile after becoming disabled on the Gulf during a cruise by an engine room fire, leaving thousands of passengers to endure cold food, unsanitary conditions and power outages for several days.

NPR: Fuel Barges Explode, Catch Fire In Ala.; 3 Hurt

The explosion comes two months after the 900-foot-long Carnival Triumph was towed to Mobile after becoming disabled on the Gulf during a cruise by an engine room fire, leaving thousands of passengers to endure cold food, unsanitary conditions and power outages for several days.

NPR: Fire Out Hours After Fuel Barges Explode In Ala.

But the cold there was focused further north where wells are often outfitted to endure the chill.

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