Fire

Chemical Plant Explodes in Georgia, Evacuation Order Issued

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

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…
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3 Separate Oil Facilities Explode Suddenly in 24 Hours

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).…
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Huge Explosion Destroys Ohio Manufacturing Plant

Huge Explosion Destroys Ohio Manufacturing Plant

Multiple fire crews in Ohio have been battling a large blaze after a huge explosion destroyed a Cleveland-area manufacturing plant. According to Fox 8, witnesses said an explosion occurred at the I Schumann & Co. metal and paint plant in Bedford just after 2 pm on Monday. The factory produces…
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Oil Refinery Shut Down by Fire, Energy Emergency Declared

Oil Refinery Shut Down by Fire, Energy Emergency Declared

A major oil refinery in Indiana has been shut down after a fire broke out at the plant, triggering the federal government to declare an energy emergency across four states. Feds declared a regional emergency affecting Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, following the “unanticipated shutdown” of the BP Whiting oil…
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