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USA – West Tulsa Refinery Fire Contained After Emergency Response
A fire broke out Monday morning at the HF Sinclair refinery in West Tulsa, sending thick black smoke and visible flames into the air before the situation was brought under control. Company…
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USA – Explosion Sparks Fire at Chalmette Refinery; No Injuries Reported Despite Powerful Blast
An explosion at the Chalmette refinery triggered a fire Friday the 8th afternoon, shaking homes and businesses across nearby areas and sending thick black smoke into the sky. Despite the intensity of…
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USA – NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Deadly LaGuardia Runway Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report into the fatal runway collision that occurred at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on March 22, 2026. The accident involved an…
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USA – CSB Opens Investigation into Fatal Chemical Incident at Catalyst Refiners Facility in West Virginia
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that the agency is opening an investigation into the fatal chemical release on April 22 at the Catalyst Refiners, Inc. facility in…
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USA – Four Injured in Incident at BP Cherry Point Refinery
Four workers were injured on Saturday the 18th morning following an incident at the BP Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine, Washington. Emergency crews responded quickly and brought the situation under control. Incident…
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USA – Congress steps in to preserve Chemical Safety Board after proposed shutdown
A 2026 funding bill passed by Congress and signed into law on 23 January ensures that the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) will continue operating with its $14 million (£10…
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USA – Explosion at East Providence industrial site hospitalizes several people
Several people were hospitalized following an explosion at an industrial facility in East Providence on Wednesday the 8th evening. Authorities treated the incident as a mass casualty event, prompting a large emergency…
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USA – Worker Dies After Chemical Blast on Tanker Truck in North Carolina
A chemical explosion involving a tanker truck at the Carolina Beverage Group facility in Mooresville, North Carolina, left one worker dead and another injured early Tuesday morning. What Happened The blast occurred…
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USA – TCEQ Releases Final Air Emissions Findings Following Valero Port Arthur Refinery Explosion
A massive explosion and fire erupted at the Valero Port Arthur refinery on March 23, sending flames and thick black smoke high into the air and shaking nearby neighborhoods. The Texas Commission…
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USA – Investigation Continues After Port Arthur Valero Refinery Fire Contained
A fire at Valero’s refinery in Port Arthur has been fully contained, and officials have confirmed that no personnel were injured during the incident. The refinery, which employs about 770 workers and…
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