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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…
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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 -
More Than 150 Personnel Responding to Oil and Gas Leak in Coastal Louisiana
A significant oil and natural gas release in coastal Louisiana has triggered a coordinated emergency response led by the Unified Command, which includes the U.S. Coast Guard, Spectrum OpCo (the well operator),…
May 1, 2025 -
CSB Calls for Stronger Fired Heater Safety After Major Fire at Martinez Facility
A devastating fire at the Marathon Martinez Renewables facility in California has prompted federal safety officials to call for stricter safeguards around fired heater operations in chemical plants. Incident Overview In November…
April 24, 2025 -
Engine Fire Triggers Emergency Evacuation of Delta Flight in Orlando
A Delta Airlines flight preparing to depart from Orlando International Airport was evacuated Monday morning after an engine caught fire, prompting a swift emergency response. The aircraft, scheduled to fly to Atlanta,…
April 22, 2025 -
NTSB: Firefighters Should Not Have Entered Burning Grande Costa D’Avorio
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded its investigation into the 2023 fire aboard the Grande Costa D’Avorio, a roll-on/roll-off (ro/ro) vessel that caught fire while docked in Newark, New Jersey.…
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US Company Faces Fine After Chemical Blaze Leads to Evacuation of 17,000 People
The US Department of Labor has imposed a fine on a company following an investigation that determined improperly stored hazardous chemicals were responsible for a fire at a facility in Conyers, Georgia.…
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Worker Injured in Fire at Martinez Refinery
A fire broke out at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night, injuring a contract worker, according to refinery officials. The incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. when a portable air compressor caught…
April 3, 2025
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