Just getting to Hacipasa is perilous for Syrian refugees who have to endure cold winter weather, navigate around Turkish border guards, and avoid fighting between the army and the rebels.

CNN: Syrians find calm after carnage

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.

FORBES: Cold Spell Freezes Gas Wells