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Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire, Explosion at Chemical Plant Force EvacuationFire, Explosion at Chemical Plant Force Evacuation

Residents in about a half-mile radius from the fire were evacuated while chemicals were burning in the plant, creating a hazmat situation.

byKristen Kazarian
Sep 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
Dust explosion
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Worker Burned in Explosion at Tyson FoodsWorker Burned in Explosion at Tyson Foods
byKristen Kazarian
Sep 3, 2024
1 Min Read
The explosion occurred at lunchtime at the plant.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
4 Killed, 18 Injured in Pharmaceutical Plant Explosion4 Killed, 18 Injured in Pharmaceutical Plant Explosion
byKristen Kazarian
Aug 21, 2024
1 Min Read
An accident beforehand led to the explosion.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at Chemical Plant Occurs After Railcar AccidentExplosion at Chemical Plant Occurs After Railcar Accident
byKristen Kazarian
Aug 12, 2024
1 Min Read
Road Fork #52 Mine had various unsafe conditions
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US Department of Labor Completed Impact Inspections at 15 MinesUS Department of Labor Completed Impact Inspections at 15 Mines
byKristen Kazarian
Aug 7, 2024
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Many responders from various posts came out to the scene
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Ammonia Leak at Food Plant Sends 33 to HospitalAmmonia Leak at Food Plant Sends 33 to Hospital
byKristen Kazarian
Aug 2, 2024
2 Min Read
12 firefighting units responded to the blaze
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Major Fire at Royal Foods Plant Under Investigation
Major Fire at Royal Foods Plant Under Investigation
Aug 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Another incident occurred in September 2023
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at ADM Facility Causes Elevator Damage
Explosion at ADM Facility Causes Elevator Damage
Jul 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
BASF Germany largest complex in the world
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at BASF Plant Leaves 14 Injured
Explosion at BASF Plant Leaves 14 Injured
Jul 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The plant is the largest producer of tequila in the world.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at Jose Cuervo Tequila Plant Update: 6 Now Dead
Explosion at Jose Cuervo Tequila Plant Update: 6 Now Dead
Jul 25, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Honewell LA plant toxic release update
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Gives Investigation Update Honeywell Toxic Chemical Release
CSB Gives Investigation Update Honeywell Toxic Chemical Release
Jul 19, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Pharma company explosion kills 1, injures 2
Industrial Fires & Explosions
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Chemical Plant Blast
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Chemical Plant Blast
Jul 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Huge Fire Overcomes Food Processing Plant
Huge Fire Overcomes Food Processing Plant
Jul 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
CSB video shows key safety issues on fatal chemical release
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Safety Board Shares Safety Video on Fatal Chemical Release
Chemical Safety Board Shares Safety Video on Fatal Chemical Release
Jul 12, 2024
byKristen Kazarian
Melbourne chemical plant fire is second at same facility in less than a year.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Massive Explosion, Fire Engulfs Chemical Factory
Massive Explosion, Fire Engulfs Chemical Factory
Jul 11, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Fire at fish processing plant
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire Damages Several Buildings at Fish Processing Plant
Fire Damages Several Buildings at Fish Processing Plant
Jul 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Tank cleaning company disregards safety violations second time, leading to another fatality.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
OSHA Cites Tank Cleaning Company Again for Safety Issues Leading to a Fatality
OSHA Cites Tank Cleaning Company Again for Safety Issues Leading to a Fatality
Jul 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Woman killed and more than a dozen injured in fertilizer warehouse fire
Industrial Fires & Explosions
One Killed, 15 Injured in Fertilizer Warehouse Fire
One Killed, 15 Injured in Fertilizer Warehouse Fire
Jul 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Cement factory explosion
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at Cement Factory Kills 2, Injures 14
Explosion at Cement Factory Kills 2, Injures 14
Jul 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Marcal Paper factory fire
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Paper Processing Plant that Was Previously Destroyed in 2019
Fire at Paper Processing Plant that Was Previously Destroyed in 2019
Jul 7, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
CSB investigation finds 4 safety issues that resulted in the fatal fire.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Issues Final Report on Fatal 2022 Fire at BP-Husky Refinery
CSB Issues Final Report on Fatal 2022 Fire at BP-Husky Refinery
Jun 26, 2024
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5 Min Read
Li-ion battery facility fire claims 23 lives
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Lithium-Ion Plant Kills 23
Fire at Lithium-Ion Plant Kills 23
Jun 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
CSB updates investigation into Dow LA toxic chemical release
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Updates Investigation on 2023 Toxic Chemical Release
CSB Updates Investigation on 2023 Toxic Chemical Release
Jun 20, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Fire at meat processing plant diverts traffic in 2 states
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire Breaks Out at Meat Processing Plant
Fire Breaks Out at Meat Processing Plant
Jun 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Three-Alarm Fire at Mulch Plant
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Massive Fire Escalates to Three Alarm at Mulch Facility
Massive Fire Escalates to Three Alarm at Mulch Facility
Jun 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Explosion sends 3 to hospital
Industrial Fires & Explosions
3 Hospitalized from Explosion at Manufacturing Plant
3 Hospitalized from Explosion at Manufacturing Plant
Jun 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
An explosion in an oil tanker killed 1 injured 6.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Explosion Leaves 1 Dead, Others Injured
Chemical Explosion Leaves 1 Dead, Others Injured
Jun 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Chemical explosion at liquid nitrating plant
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Chemical Plant Causes Burn Injuries
Fire at Chemical Plant Causes Burn Injuries
May 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Fire at Rubber Belt-Making plant leaves some with critical injuries
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Massive Fire at Rubber Plant Leaves Dozens Injured
Massive Fire at Rubber Plant Leaves Dozens Injured
May 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Norfolk Southern to pay $15M and other fines for East Palestine derailment
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Norfolk Southern to Pay $15M Fine for East Palestine Derailment
Norfolk Southern to Pay $15M Fine for East Palestine Derailment
May 24, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
11 Killed and Others Injured in Sugar Factory Explosion
Industrial Fires & Explosions
11 Killed in Sugar Factory Explosion
11 Killed in Sugar Factory Explosion
May 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Explosion, fire killed 9, injured 64 more
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Factory Explosion and Fire Kills 9, Injures Dozens
Chemical Factory Explosion and Fire Kills 9, Injures Dozens
May 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Tyson Silo Fire Causes Odor in Town
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Silo Fire at Tyson Feed Mill Causes Bad Odor
Silo Fire at Tyson Feed Mill Causes Bad Odor
May 20, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Flour Mill's raw materials warehouse demolished by fire
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire Demolishes Raw Materials Warehouse of Flour Mill
Fire Demolishes Raw Materials Warehouse of Flour Mill
May 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The fatal 2008 Imperial Sugar dust explosion
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Dust Explosion at Imperial Sugar: What Really Happened
Dust Explosion at Imperial Sugar: What Really Happened
May 16, 2024

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