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Train Carrying Deadly Chemicals Explodes in Nebraska, 4-Mile Evacuation Zone Triggered

Authorities in Nebraska have enforced an emergency evacuation order covering a four-mile radius after a train carrying deadly chemicals exploded. The explosion occurred in the Union Pacific Railroad’s Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska. The train car was reportedly carrying the hazardous chemical perchloric acid when it exploded, according to…

Major U.S Food Processing Plant Shut Down by Massive Explosion

A major food processing plant in Illinois has been shut down after a massive explosion ripped through the facility. At least eight people have been reported injured at the processing plant in Decatur. As of early Tuesday morning, five of the injured people remain hospitalized. The explosion and resulting fire…

America’s 3rd-Largest Oil Refinery Completely Destroyed by Massive Fire

A massive fire has completely destroyed an oil refinery in Garyville, Louisiana, according to reports. The fire at the Marathon Petroleum facility, the third largest in America, has been so devastating that officials say it will never reopen. The huge inferno erupted at the south Louisiana oil refinery on Friday…

Texas Fertilizer Plant Completely Destroyed by Huge Fire

An American fertilizer plant in Texas has been completely destroyed by a huge fire, local authorities have confirmed. The massive blaze at the American Plant Food Corporation fertilizer plant has now been contained, fire officials revealed. The air quality has now been confirmed to be safe again as Hazmat crews…

Chemical Plant Explodes in Georgia, Evacuation Order Issued

An evacuation order has been issued to local residents after a chemical plant in Brunswick, Georgia exploded in a huge fireball. Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order for anybody within a one-mile radius of the Pinova facility before evacuating the area as firefighters battled the massive blaze. Firefighters from a number…

Texas Dairy Farm Completely Destroyed by Major Explosion, 18,000 Cattle Dead

A mass casualty incident has been declared after a massive sudden explosion and fire completely destroyed a major dairy farm in Texas. Videos show huge plumes of smoke engulfing the sky from the South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt. Smoke from the explosion could be seen from as far as 80…

Fuel Storage Facility Explodes Suddenly in Indonesia, at Least 15 Dead

A large fuel storage facility in Indonesia has exploded, triggering a huge blaze and killing at least 15 people, according to reports. The fuel storage station is located near a densely populated neighborhood in the nation's capital Jakarta. After the explosion, the fire spread through the neighborhood for more than…

3 Separate Oil Facilities Explode Suddenly in 24 Hours

Three oil facilities in separate locations across Mexico and the United States have suffered huge fires after sudden explosions, according to reports. The explosions all occurred in the space of 24 hours. All three facilities, including one in Texas, are controlled by the state-owned Mexican oil company, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX).…