Buncefield: 20 years on, reflections from those who were there

In our previous blog, we looked back at the Buncefield incident, our role in the response, and how it shaped the way we regulate high-risk sites. For this second piece, we want to share first-hand experiences from some of our colleagues who were directly involved. Their memories highlight the scale of the incident and how it continues to influence our work today. Colin Chiverton, Area Environment Manager, Thames Area “On 5 December 2005, I was the first person from the Environment Agency to...