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FRANCE – Two killed in explosion at Elkem silicones plant in France
Two employees died after an explosion struck an Elkem-operated silicones facility in Saint-Fons near Lyon, France, on 22 December 2025. The blast occurred in a pilot workshop at the site, where the…
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FRANCE – Fire at TotalEnergies’ Donges Refinery Quickly Controlled
Authorities in Loire-Atlantique, France, reported on Thursday that a fire erupted at TotalEnergies’ Donges refinery at 2:43 p.m. local time. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by 4 p.m. at…
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Explosion and Fire at French Oil Products Factory Leaves One Person in Critical Condition
A blast followed by a fire on Wednesday at a French factory handling hazardous materials resulted in at least one individual sustaining critical injuries, as reported by local authorities. The exact cause…
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Control Achieved Over Fire Incident at Exxon Mobil Refinery in France, Authorities Confirm
In recent developments, local authorities have announced that the fire at Exxon Mobil’s Port Jerome-Gravenchon refinery in northern France, which ignited earlier on Monday, has been successfully brought under control. According to…
