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USA – Two dead, ten injured in Pennsylvania Steel Plant Explosion
An explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant, just outside Pittsburgh, has claimed two lives and injured 10 others, local officials confirmed on Monday. The blast, which destroyed part of the facility,…
August 12, 2025 -
USA – CSB Launches Investigation into Fatal Explosion and Fire at Horizon Biofuels Facility in Nebraska
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that it has launched a formal investigation into the fatal explosion and fire at the Horizon Biofuels facility in Fremont, Nebraska, that…
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USA – Worker Dies, Three Injured in Texas Flour Mill Explosion
A deadly explosion at a flour mill in Dawn, Texas, on July 23 has left one worker dead and three others with serious injuries. The mill, located approximately 34 miles (55 km)…
July 31, 2025 -
USA – Fire at Chevron’s Pascagoula Refinery Injures Four Workers
An investigation is underway after a fire injured four contract workers at Chevron’s Pascagoula refinery in Mississippi on Monday. The blaze originated in the refinery’s wastewater treatment area and was quickly brought…
July 16, 2025 -
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…
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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
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