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Published September 28, 2011, 12:00 AM

Oil rig remains near Williston, N.D.


This Sept. 15, 2011, photo shows the remnants of an exploded oil rig near Williston, ND, the day after a fire at a newly drilled oil well killed Brendan Wegner, 21, of Montello, Wis., and Ray Hardy, of Mohall, ND. Two other men were critically injured. An investigation is underway to determine if the men should have been wearing fire-resistant clothing and other protective gear. (AP Photo)
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