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USA – Lightning Strike Sparks Tank Fire at CITGO’s Lake Charles Refinery
A lightning strike ignited a storage tank fire at CITGO’s Lake Charles Refinery on July 10, prompting a swift emergency response and raising community concerns about air quality and safety. The incident…
July 14, 2025 -
USA – Tanker Truck Fire at Kurten Oil Facility Prompts Evacuation, Investigation Ongoing
A tanker truck carrying crude oil caught fire Monday evening at an oil facility near Kurten, Texas, leading to an emergency evacuation of nearby homes and a multi-agency response effort. The fire…
July 10, 2025 -
USA – Fire-Damaged Cargo Ship Carrying EVs Sinks in the Pacific Ocean
A cargo vessel that caught fire in early June sank in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, along with thousands of vehicles it was transporting. The Morning Midas, a 600-foot-long ship, went down…
June 26, 2025 -
USA – Chemical Release Prompts Three-Mile Evacuation Near Ohio Facility
Incident Overview:On the morning of June 11, a chemical reaction at Austin Powder’s Red Diamond Plant led to the controlled release of gas via the facility’s built-in safety systems. The company confirmed…
June 23, 2025 -
USA – Update on Engine Fire on American Airlines Jet in Denver: Fuel Leak and Maintenance Errors
Engine Fire Erupts After Emergency LandingAn American Airlines Boeing 737-800 experienced an engine fire shortly after landing at Denver International Airport on March 13, 2025. The aircraft, operating Flight 1006 from Colorado…
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USA – Texas City Refinery Fire Contained; No Injuries Reported
A fire that erupted Saturday afternoon at the Marathon Galveston Bay refinery in Texas City was brought under control within about an hour, with no injuries reported. Timeline of the Incident The…
June 17, 2025 -
USA – Fire on EV-Laden Car Carrier Off Alaska Highlights Growing Maritime Risk
A fire aboard the Liberia-flagged car carrier Morning Midas continues to burn off the coast of Alaska, spotlighting rising concerns over the safety of transporting electric vehicles (EVs) at sea. The vessel…
June 10, 2025 -
USA – Inadequate Oversight and Training Blamed for Martinez Refinery Fire, Report Finds
An independent investigation has concluded that human error, driven by poor supervision and training, was the main cause of a major fire at the Martinez Refining Company in February. The fire, which…
June 5, 2025 -
Chlorine Gas Leak Prompts Shelter-in-Place Orders for Thousands in Texas
A chlorine gas leak at the Olin Plant B in Freeport, Texas, caused a major emergency response on Tuesday morning, prompting thousands of residents to shelter indoors. The Incident The leak occurred…
May 21, 2025 -
Fire at Benicia Valero Refinery Contained; Air Quality Monitored
Emergency crews responded Monday morning to a fire at the Valero oil refinery in Benicia that sent thick plumes of black smoke into the air, visible from miles away, including Interstate 680…
May 9, 2025
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