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Major Texas Chemical Plant Explodes, Massive Flames Surge into Sky

A major chemical plant in Texas has exploded, with aerial video footage showing massive flames from a burning pipeline surging up into the sky. The area around the plant in La Porte has been evacuated by authorities. Emergency responders are battling to contain the wild inferno. Aerial footage shows the…

NFL Pro Randall Cobb & Family ‘Lucky to Be Alive’ after Home EV Charger Catches Fire

NFL star Randall Cobb and his family are "lucky to be alive" after they escaped their burning home, according to reports. The inferno at Cobb's home erupted after a Tesla electric vehicle (EV) charger in the garage caught fire Tuesday, the New York Post reported. The NFL wide receiver's ordeal…

Oil Tanker Erupts in Huge Fire, Local Texas Residents Evacuated

A 5000-gallon oil tanker has burst into flames in Texas, triggering an evacuation of nearby residents. Video of the incident shows fire crews battling the massive fire as thick black plumes of smoke fill the sky. The tanker appeared to suffer a small fire which ignited the diesel it was…

One of America’s Largest Chicken Farms Completely Destroyed in Huge Fire

A major chicken farm in Illinois has been completely destroyed by a massive fire, according to reports. The poultry farm in Farina houses over one million chickens. The huge blaze has caused a staggering loss of animal life and extensive damage to the property. The cause is undetermined at present.…

Train Explodes after Major Derailment in New Mexico, Evacuations Ordered

A freight train has derailed near the New Mexico-Arizona state line, triggering a large explosion, according to reports. Authorities have ordered evacuations after multiple train cars left the tracks in an explosive pile-up. It is believed some of the cars were carrying propane. The I-40 highway next to the fire…

Suspect Arrested for Torching Bernie Sanders’ Office

A man has been arrested for attempting to burn down Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) Vermont office while staffers were working inside, according to Burlington police. Shant Soghomonian, 35, was arrested for setting fire to the door of the office and charged with several felonies. Soghomonian was arrested at a La Quinta…

Texas Nuclear Weapons Plant Forced to Shut Down Due to Massive Wildfires

As wildfires rip through Texas, a nuclear power plant was forced to shut down due to a massive blaze. The Pantex Plant, the primary U.S. facility tasked with nuclear weapons disassembly, was briefly shut down Tuesday night, officials said in a statement on social media. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an…

Illinois Cattle Barns Completely Destroyed by Massive Fire

A massive multi-building fire has broken out at a livestock facility with several cattle barns in Rock Island, Illinois. Videos from the scene show smoke billowing into the sky with the plumes being visible from miles around. Fire crews have been battling the blaze through Saturday night and say they…

Lithium Battery Warehouse Explodes in France, Triggers Huge Toxic Fire

A lithium battery warehouse has exploded in France, sending plumes of thick black toxic smoke into the air, visible for miles around. The explosion at the facility triggered a huge fire, with an estimated 70 firefighters deployed to the scene to tackle the blaze. The warehouse, located in the town…

Massive Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion in Oklahoma Triggers 500-Foot Fireball

A massive fireball has lit up the sky in Oklahoma after a natural gas pipeline was destroyed by a huge explosion. The Tuesday night explosion triggered the fireball that reached hundreds of feet into the air near the Texas-Oklahoma border. The pipeline fire occurred near Laverne, Oklahoma. The explosion was…