Earth Changes and the Pole Shift
Explosions on the rise
MASSIVE explosion rips through industrial park near Argentina’s main international airport.
SOZT
Fault lines, when adjusting, do not just rip apart one day during a dramatic earthquake. They most often creep. Laying gas lines along or across a fault line is asking for an accident of this sort. Fault lines are also seldom so clearly delineated that one can go a mile in this or that direction and avoid their action. Where a slip-slide fault such as the San Andreas will often leave a clear line on the surface, this is only the surface action, not what occurs in the rock layers on either side which can fracture for a long way to either side during any movement. The gas company, or the age of the pipes, will be faulted but in truth the finger should be pointed in many directions. The public, who insist on living at such a scenic spot, is to blame. Officials, who zoned for housing are to blame. The public utility company, for allowing gas lines in the area, is to blame. But this will change nothing, while man continues to live on the San Andreas, even as it awakens. EOZT
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SOZT
The danger from radon gas will not be increased as a result of the pole shift. Radon gas is emitted by rock containing uranium, which is degrading. In normal circumstances, where air can circulate, it is disbursed rapidly as is any methane created by decay of organic material. The danger from these gasses comes from confinement - being trapped in a mine, a basement, or beneath the permafrost. The dangers are well known. For methane, it is explosions. An accumulation of methane gas can be identified by the smell of rotten eggs, or as some have described it, dirty socks or cabbage soup. For radon gas the danger is lung cancer, from the continual exposure to the radioactive air. Radon gas is odorless and cannot be detected except by specialized equipment not in the hands of the average person.
In that the pole shift, or the Earth changes preceding the pole shift, can fracture rock and release pockets of either gas, survivors should be cautious about huddling in bunkers. You are safer out in the open air, or in a trench you have dug that will allow the pole shift winds to pass over you, but nothing to fall on and crush you. The fact that both methane gas and radon gas can accumulate in the bunkers of the elite is one of the reasons we have stated that they have dug their own graves. EOZT
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SOZT
Anyone watching the news, for instance the news on the San Bruno explosion in a distribution line close to the San Andreas Fault line, knows that gas in any form is a danger. Oil and gas refineries explode when rigid piping cracks. Oil or gas wells explode when the ground around them moves. And the gas distribution lines running under cities are no exception. They likewise will explode. Gas lines, whether along the street or within a home, are rigid. In some cases automatic shutoff valves can limit the amount of gas available for an explosion by sensing a drop in pressure, but this is always after the fact. The explosion has already occurred. Utilizing gas on a planet prone to earthquakes was a mistake to begin with, but man never thinks of the consequences when striving for modern conveniences. We have advised turning off the gas at the street, though when the street explodes and your neighbor's homes are on fire you are not likely to escape the holocaust. A better alternative is to live in an area where gas is not available, as in your rural safe location where you will be doing a form of camping while gardening. A campfire at night, for cooking and washing and a bit of friendly light before bed. Nothing explosive. EOZT
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SOZT Answer: It is no accident that the New Madrid fault lies under the Mississippi River near Memphis, as rivers form in lowlands created when land pulls apart, separating the rock fingers and weakening support for the land. Thus, the Ohio River bed also is an indication of where rock fingers will pull apart. Two adjustments in Kentucky, a day apart, are not an accident, but an indication of the speed at which the stretch zone is starting to adjust. Rail lines are frequently an early harbinger of such adjustments, as they run long distances, whereas structures within cities, such as tall buildings, take up relatively little space and have a small footprint. Our warning that imploding cities will be experienced, before the hour of the shift, are in this regard. Be warmed, it will not just be your rail lines and gas and water mains that will shatter and be pulled apart during the stretch. The foundations of your tall buildings will likewise be vulnerable.EOZT
Tracie Crespo
Coal mine explosion in northern Turkey kills two, traps 49
Medics and security personnel wait outside the coal mine after an explosion in Amasra in the northern Bartin province, Turkey October 14, 2022. Nilay Meryem Comlek/Depo Photos via REUTERS
ISTANBUL, Oct 14 (Reuters) - An explosion in a coal mine in Turkey's northern Bartin province on Friday killed two people and injured 20, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said, after local media reported that 49 were trapped.
The cause of the explosion was unknown, Turkey's Disaster Management Authority (AFAD) said, retracting an earlier statement the explosion was caused by a transformer.
Media reports said that the explosion could have been caused by firedamp, a name for flammable gas in coal mines.
"According to current information, two citizens died and we have 20 wounded in the explosion that occurred in a coal mine in Bartin," Koca said on Twitter.
The explosion occurred 300 metres (985 ft) below the entrance of the mine at around 1515 GMT, the Bartin governor's office said.
Separately, state-owned Anadolu Agency quoted Bartin Governor Nurtac Arslan as saying 44 people were trapped 300 metres below the entrance of the mine, and five more were trapped 350 metres below entrance.
Footage on Turkish television showed what it said were the families of the miners watching from the sidelines as health and rescue workers huddled around the entrance into the mine.
Some miners were taken out and carried off to ambulances on stretchers, footage showed. TRT Haber cited Arslan as saying eight were able leave the mine by their own means.
Bartin prosecutor's office launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion, Anadolu said.
Energy Minister Fatih Donmez and Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu were visiting the scene of the blast, the energy ministry said.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/coal-mine-explosion-north...
Oct 14, 2022
Tracie Crespo
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1689680/explosion-rocks-pagadian-city...
Explosion rocks Pagadian City mall
Glass shards are scattered in a pathway outside the Pagadian City Commercial Center or C3 where a blast of yet unknown origin happened in one of its rented stalls on Saturday. Photo by Lilibeth Augusto/Contributor
PAGADIAN CITY — An explosion that occurred just before daybreak on Saturday rocked a local government-owned mall at the city center here.
According to city disaster risk reduction and management officer Richard Fabria, the blast happened around 3:55 a.m. and was traced to the rented space of a Chowking fast-food chain.
The store is located on the ground floor of the City Commercial Center or C3.
The blast damaged the store’s glass walls including that of nearby stalls within the C3 building. There were no reported casualties.
Investigators are still looking into the cause of the explosion as of this reporting.
Business in other parts of the C3 mall is not affected.
Nov 5, 2022
Tracie Crespo
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Filmed on Thursday 3rd November 2022
Chuzhou, China
Video filmed in the city of Chuzhou in Anhui Province on November 3 shows a giant ball of fire and heavy smoke coming out of Jinhe Industrial Co., Ltd.
The fire has been put out and one worker was killed. The cause is being investigated by local authorities.
The video was provided by local media with permission.
Nov 5, 2022
Yvonne Lawson
One dead and 'a dozen' missing after 'gas' explosion at block of flats in Jersey (UK) as police urge people to stay away
One person has died and up to 12 people are missing after an explosion destroyed several flats in Jersey.
Emergency services were called to Haut du Mont flats in St Helier just before 4am amid reports of a major incident.
A search and rescue operation is underway in an attempt to find people trapped in the rubble, but the scene is reportedly 'very dangerous'.
Debris was strewn across the street while smoke plumes billowed through the air, as two 'walking wounded' were rushed to hospital.
States of Jersey Police chief officer Robin Smith said: 'Following the explosion this morning at Haut du Mont, Pier Road, a number of residents are still missing.'
He noted the search and rescue operation will likely take 'a number of days', and said the three-storey building had completely collapsed.
'From a demolition point of view, it's like a pancake that has dropped completely down... It is considerable destruction... It is a devastating scene, I regret to say.
'There needs to be a recognition that we could have more fatalities.'
'Emergency services are working at the scene and have commenced a surface search of the site.'
The fire has now been extinguished, but emergency services are still 'carrying out significant work' at the scene, which is cordoned off.
People have been asked to avoid the area.
Locals have also been urged to avoid the hospital's emergency department unless absolutely necessary to ensure the resources can be adequately used to treat victims.
It has not yet been established what caused the explosion, but Jersey's gas supplier, Island Energy, has issued a statement, reading: 'We are working with @JsyFire to understand exactly what has happened.
Dec 10, 2022
Tracie Crespo
https://www.kcci.com/amp/article/explosion-fire-building-grain-elev...
Here's what we know about an explosion, fire at a Marengo plant
Updated: 9:01 AM CST Dec 9, 2022
MARENGO, Iowa —
Multiple patients are being treated at University of Iowa Health Hospitals & Clinics for injuries following an explosion and fire at a Marengo plant, about 80 miles east of Des Moines.
The Iowa State Patrol tells KCCI that the explosion happened around 11:20 a.m. on Thursday. Many agencies responded within a 30-50 mile radius. The first priority was to account for the people inside the plant, several of which sustained injuries. A few injuries are burn-related.
The state patrol tells KCCI that preliminary findings indicate that approximately 30 people were in the plant. All of those people have been accounted for.
UI Hospitals & Clinics said that they are treating 10-15 patients who were at the explosion. They cannot comment on specific conditions, but say the majority are in the minor to moderate category. Most patients are being treated for burns and trauma. Patients' immediate family members can contact the hospital at 319-356-1616.
The fire is still burning and crews are using foam and water to put it out. The state Fire Marshal is on site trying to find a cause.
Marengo residents in an eight-block radius were evacuated from their homes, but have since been allowed to return.
Iowa State Patrol continues to monitor air and water quality.
"This was a hazmat situation. This is a biofuel plant, from my understanding. With that, we look at what is possibly in there, we try and figure out what chemicals are there. Look at the hazmat guide and say, ‘OK we want to evacuate these people,'" Iowa State Trooper Bob Conrad told KCCI.
11:20 a.m. Authorities receive a call for an explosion and fire at the Marengo plant.
12:05 p.m. One business near the fire tells KCCI they are under evacuation.
12:30 p.m. The city says on Facebook if residents are evacuated due to the fire, they should go to the Iowa County Transportation Building.
12:45 p.m. A staff member with Iowa Valley Community School District said the district is not impacted. So far, they have not evacuated or canceled classes.
12:45 p.m. The State Fire Marshal's Office said they have not responded but are aware of the fire.
12:50 p.m. Staff at the Iowa County Transportation Building says they don't have any evacuated residents there yet. They are on standby to pick people up if needed.
1:15 p.m.KCCI's Beau Bowman has arrived on scene in Marengo. While keeping a safe distance from the investigation, KCCI is working to confirm new information about the explosion and whether anyone is hurt.
1:20 p.m. University of Iowa Health Hospitals & Clinics says it has received multiple patients following the explosion. Staff members say they anticipate others may be en route. At this time, UIHC says doctors are evaluating the severity of injuries and working to ensure all patients receive the care they require.
1:40 p.m. KCCI confirms the burning building is owned by Heartland Crush LLC, according to the Iowa County assessor.
1:45 p.m. Iowa Valley Community School District tells KCCI students and staff members in Marengo are advised to not go outdoors because of air quality concerns. There are currently no changes to student pickup or activities after school.
3:50 p.m. UIHC confirms 10-15 patients are being cared for that were at the explosion. Most patients are being treated for burns and trauma. Most patients are in minor to moderate condition.
8:26 p.m. Residents in an eight-block radius who had evacuated are allowed to return home.
Crews continue to put out the fire.
Dec 10, 2022
Tracie Crespo
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-12-21/pipeline-blas...
Pipeline Blast Kills at Least One Pemex Worker in Central Mexico
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - At least one worker from Mexico's state oil company Pemex died on Wednesday in a fuel pipeline explosion in the central state of Hidalgo, local officials said on Twitter.
Media outlet Reporte Indigo posted a video online showing a large fire lighting up the night sky from the pipeline blast near the town of Xolostitla, Hidalgo.
Some nearby residents were also being evacuated, according to a tweet from Mexico's National Guard.
(Reporting by Lizbeth Diaz and Valentine Hilaire; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Dec 22, 2022
Yvonne Lawson
Huge flames can be seen for miles as explosion hits gas pipeline connecting Latvia and Lithuania
Huge flames have risen above northern Lithuania after a gas pipeline close to the Russian border exploded
Huge flames have risen above northern Lithuania after a gas pipeline close to the Russian border exploded.
The gas pipeline connects Lithuania and Latvia and is around 170 miles (over 270km) from the Russian border.
The flames reportedly rose over 160ft (50 metres) in the air and could be seen from 11 miles (17 kilometres) away after the blast at around 5pm GMT (7pm local time) today.
The gas pipeline connects Lithuania and Latvia and is around 170 miles (over 270km) from the Russian border
There was no immediate evidence of an attack, Lithuania gas transmission operator Amber Grid said.
The flames have since been put out but video published by Lithuania's public broadcaster LRT showed a fire raging at the blast site in the Panevezys county in northern Lithuania.
'According to the initial assessment, we do not see any malign cause, but the investigation will cover all possible options,' Amber Grid Chief Executive Nemunas Biknius told a news conference.
The supply of gas was immediately cut off as emergency response teams acted to put the flames out.
The system at the site had two parallel pipelines, and although the supply to one had been interrupted, the other was operating normally and local consumers were still being supplied, according to the statement.
Lithuania is situated on the Baltic Sea where the Russia-to-Germany Nord Stream gas pipelines were destroyed by explosions last year.
The area of Pasvalys in northern Lithuania was evacuated, but the flames have since been put out
Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11633123/Huge-flames-seen-...
Jan 14, 2023
Tracie Crespo
https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/one-killed-two-hospitalize...
One killed, two hospitalized in pipeline explosion
PEARSALL, Texas — One person was killed and two more were injured after a pipeline explosion in Pearsall, southwest of San Antonio.
The OSHA San Antonio area office is investigating the explosion in Pearsall that killed one employee and sent two more to the hospital.
County Commissioner Raul Carrizales III says that he got an alert saying it happened Tuesday around 1 p.m. on East HWY 85 near FM 1582.
Officials will release their findings once they complete their investigation.
They released a statement saying, "Our thoughts are with the workers’ family and friends during this difficult time."
More will be available once the investigation is complete within about six months, according to OSHA.
This is a developing story.
Feb 1, 2023
Yvonne Lawson
Three in hospital and one person unaccounted for after massive explosion rips through Swansea house. Wales UK
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One person is unaccounted for after an explosion at a house in Swansea. Emergency services were called to reports of a major explosion in the Morriston area of the city on Monday morning.
The first calls came in around 11.20am about an explosion on Clydach Road. You can follow our live updates from the scene here.
South Wales Police say three people have been taken to hospital by ambulance. One person is currently unaccounted for, and work is ongoing to locate them. Two properties have been extensively damaged and other neighbouring properties have also been damaged.
A rest centre has been set up by the local authority to support those affected. This is an ongoing incident so more detail will be provided when police have a clearer picture, the force said.
A cordon remains in place and people are asked to avoid the area while the incident is ongoing. Clydach Road remains closed, and traffic is being diverted.
A statement from South Wales Police said: "Our thoughts are with everyone who have been affected by this morning’s incident and we would like to thank the community for their support whilst this incident is ongoing."
An investigation into the cause of the explosion, that was heard from miles away, is now underway. A spokesperson for Wales & West Utilities said: “We were called to reports of an explosion at a property in the Clydach Road area of Swansea this morning (13 March) and immediately sent a team of engineers.
“On arrival, we found that there had been severe structural damage to the property and the emergency services were in control of the scene. We are now working with them to make the area safe – as we do on all incidents of this nature.
“We do not yet know the cause of the explosion and our engineers will continue to support the emergency services as they carry out their work.”
Source: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/gas-explosion-house-s...
Mar 13, 2023
Tracie Crespo
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A Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion has killed 5 people and 6 are missing
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The Associated Press
In this screen grab from video provided by WPVI-TV/6ABC, smoke rises from an explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading, Pa., on Friday.
WEST READING, Pa. — An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday killed five people and left six people missing, authorities said.
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency confirmed the increase in the number of fatalities Saturday morning after the blast just before 5 p.m. Friday at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in the borough of West Reading.
Chief of Police Wayne Holben said the blast destroyed one building and damaged a neighboring building.
"It's pretty leveled," Mayor Samantha Kaag said of the explosion site. "The building in the front, with the church and the apartments, the explosion was so big that it moved that building four feet forward."
The cause of the blast in the community about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia was under investigation, Holden told reporters.
Eight people were taken to Reading Hospital Friday evening, Tower Health spokeswoman Jessica Bezler said.
Two people were admitted in fair condition and five were being treated and would be released, she said in an email. One patient was transferred to another facility, but Bezler provided no further details.
Kaag said people were asked to move back about a block in each direction from the site of the explosion but no evacuations were ordered.
Dean Murray, the borough manager of West Reading Borough, said some residents were displaced from the damaged apartment building.
Kagg said borough officials were not in immediate contact with officials from R.M. Palmer, which Murray described as "a staple of the borough."
The company's website says it has been making "chocolate novelties" since 1948 and now has 850 employees at its West Reading headquarters.
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Mar 25, 2023
Derrick Johnson
Dramatic moment entire road explodes in mystery blast leaving one person dead and dozens hurt as it sends buses flying
An explosion from a so far unknown origin ripped through a street in Johannesburg on Wednesday July 19, killing one person and injuring dozens.
Security CCTV footage from a building nearby shows the moment the explosion happened in the city's Central Business District, cracking the tarmac and sending minibuses and taxis flying.
The cause of the explosion on Bree Street has not yet been confirmed and officials have warned the public to avoid the area due to safety concerns.
The video shows pedestrians running frantically on pavements following the explosion.
Most vehicles appeared to have been left unable to move as a result of the blast, with one van shown attempting to reverse up the street.
Some people needed to be rescued after being left trapped in their cars.
The footage shows a large crack down the middle of the road as well as a gaping hole left by the explosion.
Robert Mulaudzi, a spokesperson for Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) said at least 11 people were injured in the explosion.
One of those was seriously injured, according to reports.
A disaster management squad is in the area and have cordoned off a 1 km area because of the risk of further explosions.
The buildings are also being assessed for structural damage as a result of the blast.
A gas leak is suspected to be the cause of the sudden incident, with some locals reporting smells in the area.
But Egoli Gas which manages the pipeline under the street, denied the blast was a result of their network and said that investigations had not uncovered any sign of a leak.
It pointed to the fact that its gas pipes run at extremely low pressure to the side of the road, and were left intact when the tarmac split from the centre.
In a tweet, it said: "It is unlikely that the explosion in Johannesbury CBD, Bree Street, was caused by a gas pipeline or leak.
"Our network has experienced no pressure loss which indicates the gas pipelines are intact. Our customers in the area continue to receive gas uninterrupted."
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12321085/Dramatic-moment-h...
Jul 21, 2023
Tracie Crespo
Silo blast in southern Brazil kills at least eight, one missing
A general view after a series of explosions at grain silos owned by agro-industrial cooperative C. Vale, in the city of Palotina, Parana State, Brazil, July 27, 2023. Brazil's Parana Firefighters/Handout via REUTERS
SAO PAULO, July 27 (Reuters) - At least eight people were killed and nearly a dozen were injured after a grain silo explosion on Wednesday at an agricultural co-operative in southern Brazil, the government of Parana state where the incident occurred and the company involved said on Thursday.
The blast happened at the C.Vale co-operative in the small town of Palotina, about 600 km (370 miles) from the state's capital Curitiba. Parana is one of Brazil's top farm states.
A company spokesperson said seven of those who died were foreign workers, mostly Haitians, and one was Brazilian.
C.Vale said the silo where the explosion occurred stored about 12,000 metric tons of soybeans and 40,000 metric tons of corn.
The company, which stores grains in 125 units across five Brazilian states and in Paraguay, had said earlier in the day nearly a dozen people had been hospitalized after the blast, excluding the fatalities.
A similar explosion took place in 1993, C.Vale confirmed.
Ricken declined to speculate on the causes of the explosion, deferring questions to authorities as investigations are ongoing.
Grain dust particles are highly combustible and can cause fires or explosions in confined spaces such as grain storage facilities, although it is unclear what happened in this case.
Fire Department official Manoel Vasco said dogs were helping in the search for the missing worker potentially trapped under the rubble and grains.
Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva both posted on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that they received news of the explosion and deaths with sadness.
Acting Parana Governor Darci Piana headed to Palotina, a city of some 35,000 people, alongside state secretaries to follow the rescue operations and provide support to the families, the government said.
Jul 28, 2023
Tracie Crespo
6 injured, 31 displaced after Newark apartment explosion rocks building
Building managed by Newark Housing Authority
Part of a two-story apartment building in Newark was reduced to rubble after an explosion. Johny Fernandez has the details.
NEWARK, N.J. -- Part of a two-story apartment building in Newark was reduced to rubble after an explosion left several people injured Friday evening.
The building, managed by the Newark Housing Authority, was all but destroyed about 6 p.m. Friday after an explosion rocked the building. The cause of the blast is under investigation.
The walls of the building were blown off, leaving a refrigerator and furniture on full display.
Valery Lasky and her son work at a nearby deli.
"He said 'Ma, a building exploded.' I ran and looked and saw a guy climbing down the rubble. The owner of the store said there were people all over the ground," Lasky said.
Newark officials said six people were hurt. Five were taken to area hospitals. One woman suffered from serious burns.
"I actually know the man who is in there. His name is Mario, and I just hope he is going to be OK," Lasky added.
The Red Cross is assisting at least 31 displaced families, including 28 adults and three children, as investigators try to pin down what happened.
"No, we don't have any information about where the explosion started, what unit it started from; this is an ongoing investigation," Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said.
Jul 28, 2023
Tracie Crespo
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66631183
Romania explosion: Huge blasts at fuel station kill two and injure dozens
At least two people died and 56 were injured after two blasts at a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) station in Romania.
The injured included 39 firefighters who went to the scene following the first explosion near the capital Bucharest on Saturday evening.
Shortly after, a second blast sent a mushroom cloud billowing into the sky, rocking the forecourt in Crevedia.
Several people are in critical condition with severe burns, authorities said.
The two people who died were a couple, Raed Arafat, the head of Romania's emergency department, told reporters on Sunday.
They sent four people who were injured, including two firefighters, to hospitals abroad and said others would follow.
Two police officers and two gendarmes are among the injured.
Authorities do not yet know what caused the blast. Mr Arafat said the station was no longer in use and "did not have a permit to function", according to quotes reported by the Agence France-Presse news agency.
People within a 700-metre (almost half a mile) radius were initially evacuated from the area, with Mr Arafat warning there was a risk of another explosion.
But by mid-morning, the fires had been contained.
Romania's President Klaus Iohannis described the explosions as a "tragedy" and said he was "profoundly saddened" by what had happened.
"An investigation must quickly be launched to see if rules were broken. I ask the authorities to take urgent measures for the injured so that these tragedies won't happen again," he wrote on Facebook.
Aug 27, 2023
Tracie Crespo
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Huge explosion on a highway in Jiaxing City, China.
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Sep 21, 2023
Tracie Crespo
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/woodstock-house-explosion-natu...
Chicago area home destroyed, 10 other buildings damaged in apparent natural gas explosion
BY TODD FEURER, KRIS HABERMEHL
UPDATED ON: OCTOBER 9, 2023 / 10:39 PM / CBS CHICAGO
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A home in northwest suburban Woodstock was destroyed in an apparent natural gas explosion Monday afternoon.
Woodstock Police said, around 12:30 p.m., a city employee reported a natural gas leak near Lincoln Avenue and Tryon Street. Nicor Gas crews were called to the scene, and nearby streets were shut down as a precaution.
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Chief Brendan Parker said, as a Nicor team was assessing the damage, firefighters evacuated St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., and urged nearby homeowners to shelter in place. The school at the church was closed on Monday for the Columbus Day holiday.
Around 2:40 p.m., a two-story home across the street from the church exploded, and was completely leveled.
"I heard this big boom, and it woke me up, and I was scared. I thought a car hit my house. Like, it was scary," said neighbor Abigail Scott.
A total of 10 buildings were damaged in the blast, including the church and school. At least one other home also caught fire.
The explosion left a massive debris field around the home, with some pieces of debris on top of a Nicor Gas truck parked outside the home.
Rebecca Bosowski said the explosion destroyed her brother Ben's home – one that he and his wife had moved into less than a year and half ago.
"Their whole life was in that house, and they have to rebuild, and we're here to help them, and hopefully people can help them as well," she said.
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Luckily no one was home at that time, but everything they owned ended up buried under rubble. The family has set up a GoFundMe page to help rebuild.
Bosowski said her brother and sister-in-law's two dogs were burned. Both were taken to the vet for treatment. They're still searching for the family's cat.
At least 11 people were left homeless as a result of the explosion.
Parker said fire department officials do not have any safety concerns for the neighborhood at this time.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation. The gas leak was contained by about 3:30 p.m., after Nicor shut off gas to the area.
Parker said the Red Cross was providing assistance to any residents left homeless as a result of damage from the explosion.
Oct 10, 2023
Tracie Crespo
https://www.nydailynews.com/2023/12/09/oneonta-house-explosion-fire...
Oneonta house explosion leaves 1 dead, multiple homes damaged in upstate NY
A house explosion in Oneonta killed one person and damaged on Saturday evening, drawing a response from fire departments across southern Otsego County in upstate New York.
“This evening, a house explosion occurred in Otsego County, and tragically one fatality has been confirmed,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul in a post to X.
Hochul added that before the explosion, the local utility company, NYSEG, was on site responding to reports of a gas odor.
The explosion occurred on Richards Ave. in Oneonta, around 5:30 p.m., according to local fire department. The neighborhood is made up of single-family houses spaced apart by green lawns.
The cause of the fire remained under investigation on Saturday night, and the identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed.
Oneonta is about 165 miles northwest of Manhattan.
Dec 10, 2023
Yvonne Lawson
One person missing after 'explosion' sparks huge inferno at South Wales (UK) industrial estate, police reveal: 'Major incident' declared, with roads shut and people told not to go to A&E as cops and firefighters rush to scene
Fears are growing that a person is trapped under rubble after a huge explosion at a gym in South Wales last night sparked a massive inferno.
The large multi-storey building housing Mindset Gym at Treforest Industrial Estate in Pontypridd is on the brink of collapse after an enormous blast which saw police declare a 'major incident' and firefighters scramble to the scene of the chaos.
Three people were treated at the scene before they were discharged, a Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said. Local NHS emergency departments were on 'high alert' after the blaze, with people asked not to attend A&E unless 'absolutely necessary'. Though there are no reports of any serious injuries, one person remains unaccounted for, South Wales Police said.
Deputy chief fire officer Dewi Rose said: 'At 7.05pm this evening South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) responded to repeat calls about an explosion at Mindset Gym, Rizla House, Severn Road on Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd.
'SWFRS currently has 16 pumping appliances, a number of special appliances and officers in attendance. The latest from the scene is that the building, a large multi-use two-storey commercial premises, is totally alight and at risk of collapse.'
Jonny Foxhall, 36, the owner of nearby music venue Green Rooms, said: 'Our front door was flung open so we went out to see what had happened. We could see a smoke cloud and an orange glow from above the treeline quickly followed by flames.' He added: 'To feel the shockwave from the explosion is something I've never experienced before.'
Local resident Allyson Richards told MailOnline that she and her friend had been sat on the sofa at home when they heard an 'almighty bang' which 'shook the house'. 'It's absolutely crazy,' she said. 'The windows shook and we ran outside.'
The 56-year-old lives a short walk from the estate, which is across a river and main road from her house. She said her initial thoughts were that a lorry on the road might have hit one of the residents' cars parked outside.
'The whole house shook, my friend and I just looked at each other like 'my god what was that'... I was just shocked by the force of the explosion, for it to shake the house it was quite a big explosion. When I went out that was unbelievable, we didn't know where the fire was coming from. At first we couldn't see anything so came back in. Then my neighbour said 'you went back too soon, look over there,' and we could see the fire rising high.' Our concern was if everyone is alright, especially coming up to Christmas I just hope everyone is okay.'
She said that she has 'never seen anything like it. You hear about stuff like this but we have never have anything like that around here.'
'The smoke is unbelievable,' she went on to say, as residents were warned to keep their windows closed. She added at around midnight that the fire is 'still going now, you can still see the orange haze'.
Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12861235/Major-incident-ex...
Dec 14, 2023
Yvonne Lawson
Guinea (West Africa) explosion: Huge oil depot fire leaves 18 dead and over 200 injured in Conakry as shocking footage reveals how towering fireball damaged buildings almost a mile away
The main oil depot in Guinea has exploded, leaving 18 dead and hundreds injured - with a fireball from the blast damaging buildings almost a mile away.
Foreign rescue and aid workers, along with the UN and volunteers, worked tirelessly to help victims of the explosion at the state oil company's main depot in the Kaloum district of the capital, Conakry, near the port.
The incident on Monday morning at the Guinean Petroleum Company depot killed 18 people, injured 212 others and prompted concerns about fuel supplies.
The explosion, whose cause is still unknown, wreaked damage to buildings over a radius of more than one kilometre (0.6 miles).
Windows were shattered in several buildings in the port area, including a modern district which is home to banks and insurance companies.
The fire was brought under control later that afternoon but smoke was still rising from the site the next day and soldiers were preventing traffic from entering.
A legal investigation has been opened to establish the cause and responsibilities of the incident.
The government said in a statement: 'Despite the efforts by medical teams, we lament four new deaths today, bringing the total to 18.'
'Of the 212 people treated by health workers, 127 have returned to their homes and 85 people are still hospitalised, including four in intensive care.'
The government warned locals to brace for power cuts in the aftermath.
It added that 13 fuel storage tanks were out of service while five tanks were unaffected.
Dozens of people came forward to help in whatever way they could.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12883207/guinea-explosion-...
Dec 20, 2023
Tracie Crespo
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/explosion-rocks-downtown-rochester...
Five seriously injured in downtown Rochester explosion, including three children
At least three of the injured were children, according to officials.
ROCHESTER, Mich. (FOX 2) - At least seven people were injured in an explosion in downtown Rochester Saturday evening, that happened outside of 423 Main Bar Grill & Rooftop.
Rochester Fire Chief John Cieslik said there were five patients transported with injuries, including three children. Two others were treated at the scene and released.
Cieslik said there is no outdoor dining at the restaurant where the explosion happened, and it is unclear why they were lighting the heater.
"It just rattled everyone in the restaurant," Mark Mendola, the owner of D'Marcos Restaurant, said.
Several emergency vehicles blocked roads near N. Main Street and E. University around 9 p.m.
Cieslik said it was a stroke of luck that an EMS unit from Rochester Hills just happened to be passing by as the explosion happened and started to triage patients immediately.
This is a breaking news story, stay with Fox 2 for updates.
May 19, 2024
Tracie Crespo
House explosion kills 4 in Douglas County
KY3 Staff
GOODHOPE, Mo. (KY3) - Four people died after a house explosion late Saturday evening in Douglas County.
The Douglas County Sheriff says it happened around 9 p.m. on Saturday near Goodhope. Investigators say a house on State Highway 442-B was undergoing renovations when it appeared a propane tank caused the house to explode. The Springfield Police Bomb Squad and ATF also responded. The investigation is ongoing.
The sheriff has not released the identities of those killed.
To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com
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https://www.ky3.com/2024/05/19/house-explosion-kills-four-douglas-c...
May 19, 2024
Tracie Crespo
video_2024-07-18_07-05-43.mp4
BREAKING: Explosion at Taiwan Resin Factory Sends Fireball into the Air
All employees were evacuated immediately, with no casualties reported.
An investigation into the exact cause of the blaze is ongoing.
@GeneralMCNews
Jul 18, 2024
Tracie Crespo
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/house-explosion-reported-in-abi...
1 person dead in house explosion reported in Bel Air, Harford County
by WBFF Digital Staff
Sun, August 11th 2024 at 7:37 AMABINGDON, MD (WBFF) — Officials are investigating a reported house explosion that left one person dead in the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in Bel Air, Harford County.
According to Harford CountyVolunteer Fire and EMS Association, officials are currently on scene still searching for victims.
They are asking the public to stay away from the scene.
This is a developing story.
Aug 11, 2024
Tracie Crespo
Another smack down by the COW perhaps?
https://nypost.com/2025/06/19/us-news/spacex-starship-explodes-into...
SpaceX Starship explodes into enormous fireball during routine test at Texas facility
The fiery blowup happened just after 11 p.m. local time as the Starship crew was preparing for the tenth flight test of Ship 36 at the Texas Starbase site near Boca Chica Beach.
Officials reported a “major anomaly” took place as the reusable super heavy-lift launch vehicle was stationed on a test stand.
In the footage, the initial fireball appears to come from the top of the rocket before the screen turned white from the dramatic change in lighting ripping through the otherwise dark night sky.
The gigantic explosion scattered debris around the test site area, as the Starship and test stand were no longer seen in their vertical, upright position.
SpaceX officials confirmed a safety zone had been in place and all staff are accounted for with no reports of any injuries.
“Our Starbase team is actively working to safe the test site and the immediate surrounding area in conjunction with local officials,” the company said on X.
SpaceX reported residents in the nearby communities did not face any hazards due to the explosion.
Residents living near the facility say they felt their explosion from their homes.
“Our whole neighborhood felt it and all the neighbors went outside to see what had happened because it shook all the houses …. my brother-in-law thankfully worked during the day shift,” Brownsville resident Arely Cantu told My San Antonio.
Jun 19
Tracie Crespo
https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/explosion-rocks...
Explosion rocks New York as thick black smoke blankets Manhattan neighborhood
The blast sparked a large fire near East 95th Street and 2nd Avenue around 10 a.m., leading to an emergency response from fire crews and police
A major explosion shook Manhattan’s Upper East Side on Friday morning, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing into the New York City skyline.
The blast sparked a large fire near East 95th Street and 2nd Avenue around 10 a.m., leading to an emergency response from fire crews and police
Aug 15
Tracie Crespo
https://www.worldcargonews.com/news/2025/08/explosions-and-major-fi...
Explosions and major fire at Port of Hamburg leave several injured
The glow of fire can be seen during a fire in an industrial area in the port of Hamburg Bodo Marks/dpa/ANP
A major fire broke out at the Port of Hamburg on Monday, 25 August, following an explosion in a warehouse. The incident left six people injured, including one in critical condition, and led to the evacuation of around 25 people from the immediate danger zone.
Emergency services said the blaze was believed to have started when a parked vehicle inside the warehouse ignited, triggering a series of explosions involving pressurised gas cylinders. Witnesses reported “multiple blasts throughout the night”, according to dpa, with flames spreading to nearby areas and debris being scattered across the port.
A dense cloud of black smoke rose over Hamburg on Monday afternoon, drifting across the districts of Veddel, Moorfleet and Bergedorf. Authorities initially warned residents about toxic smoke, but the alert was lifted in the early hours of Tuesday. Officials said the situation on site by Tuesday morning was “relatively stable”.
By Tuesday morning, 120 firefighters were still on site, and six people had been injured, the fire department told local media.
A fire department spokesperson said on Tuesday morning that post-extinguishing operations were expected to continue into the afternoon. Police added that fire investigators were likely to begin their work later in the day, but only once the site had been declared safe by the fire brigade.
The fire also disrupted transport in the area. Debris from the explosions fell onto the motorway between Norderelbe and Moorfleet, forcing its closure in both directions and causing tailbacks of up to 12 kilometres. However, all major roads, including the A1 motorway, reopened on Tuesday morning, police confirmed. Only streets immediately surrounding the fire site remain closed.
The Port of Hamburg, one of Germany’s key trade gateways, has not yet issued an assessment of the damage.
Aug 26
Tracie Crespo
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/explosion-rocks-...
Explosion rocks St. Louis suburb, damaging 20 homes and injuring four people
The cause of the blast is under investigation.
By KSDK-TV • Published August 25, 2025 • Updated on August 25, 2025 at 4:55 pm
An explosion in a St. Louis suburb is blamed for starting fires that destroyed five homes and hurt at least four people Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.
An apparent home explosion sparked a massive fire Monday in Florissant, Missouri, injuring at least four people, including one of them severely.
Black Jack Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Paul Peebles said Monday that five homes were burned, and more than 20 homes were damaged. Of the homes damaged, 90% had extensive damage and had been red-tagged, meaning no one could go inside because it wasn't safe.
Four people have been injured, including one who was severely hurt. Peebles said firefighters conducted search and rescue missions with cadaver dogs and that the dogs did not alert to any other victims.
Video from the scene showed the devastation neighbors saw after the blast.
People from all over the area told NBC affiliate KSDK-TV that they heard and felt the explosion and that it shook their homes. One woman said it felt like a car slammed into her house, while another wondered if it was an earthquake or a plane crash.
"I heard it and I felt it, but, yeah, I was just laying down in my bed, and soon as I heard it and felt it, I got up and ran over there, and I seen one house that was already crumbled," said Tyreke Abernathy. "And then the next two that was next to it, they both caught on fire. It took them a minute, though, after that one blew up, it took a minute for it to catch on fire, but, yeah, they end up catching up."
Multiple fire departments responded to the scene after receiving reports of a house explosion around 9:15 a.m. CT. The fire department said they also responded to several alarms in the area triggered by the explosion.
"I heard this loud noise, explosion. My house shook so bad, I literally thought a car ran into the side of my house. So I ran down the steps, looked on the side of my house. There was nothing there, and I looked over into the sky, big cloud of black smoke with debris coming down," said Latoya Dillard.
A nearby Walmart was also evacuated following the blast.
The cause of the blast is not yet known. Peebles said arson investigators are looking into the cause of the explosion.
Florrisant is located about 14 miles northwest of St. Louis.
Aug 26
Juan F Martinez
BREAKING OVERNIGHT: Gas explosion caused corner of the Bronx Building, NYC to completely collapse. "Smell of gas was really really strong" residents described what happened as everything was covered in smoke.
NO INJURIES REPORTED AT THIS TIME.
Video: https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/77383
Oct 1
Tracie Crespo
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fire-breaks-out-chevrons-refinery-...
https://youtu.be/-EOEo4VWpP8?si=HG6uNcc7qMTuZTlX
Massive fire erupts in jet fuel unit at Chevron's Los Angeles refinery
Reporting by Erwin Seba in Houston, Shivani Tanna, Anmol Choubey, Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru, and Stephanie Kelly in London; Editing by Susan Fenton and Clarence Fernandezhttps
Oct 3
Juan F Martinez
Massive Fire Sparks Explosions at Chevron Refinery in California
A massive fire broke out at Chevron’s El Segundo Refinery Thursday night, sending large flames and dark plumes of smoke into the air over Los Angeles. The company says all personnel and contractors have been accounted for and there are no injuries.
VIDEOS: https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/77448
Oct 3
Tracie Crespo
https://thenewregion.com/posts/3234
Explosion at Erbil gas station sparks massive fire, injures five
Five people were injured as a result of the fire and nearby houses suffered material damage.
The blast occurred around 8 am when a fuel tanker caught fire, triggering an explosion that burned two other trucks and destroyed the gas station, according to eyewitnesses. Firefighters later brought the blaze under control.
The gas station owner told reporters that five people sustained burns to their arms and are lightly injured.
Stressing the scale of the blast, one closeby resident said, “I could feel the heat from the fire on my cheek outside my door [despite the distance]. All my house windows shattered.”
The fire is now under control according to The New Region’’s correspondent on site.
“We ask that gas stations not be built near homes - people could burn,” the resident added, describing scenes of panic as “all the women [in the area] were crying out of fear.”
The gas station was in southeast Erbil’s Farmanbaran.
Oct 4
Juan F Martinez
SEBRING, Ohio
Crews responded to an oil well explosion in Sebring today. It happened around 1:00 p.m. Saturday near the area of Johnson Rd & Courtney Rd.
There were no injuries on the scene of the explosion, Sebring Fire Chief Springer said in a statement.
One viewer told 21 News that they felt their house shake.
A photo from the scene shows black smoke in the air over the tree line.
Sebring Fire says the explosion is under investigation.
https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/77537
Oct 5
Juan F Martinez
BIG SPRING, Texas
A small explosion happened at the Big Spring Refinery on Saturday morning around 7:30 A.M., according to our media partners at KBest.
Refinery crews responded to the scene for containment. Both city and county crews also responded to the scene for support.
Crews worked to release pressure and “flare” the fluids to prevent potential explosive activity.
No injuries have been reported.
https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/77534
Oct 5
Juan F Martinez
LEESBURG, Virginia
Around 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, the Loudoun Co Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call about an explosion near Sparkleberry Terrace and Ginko Terrace.
Responding units found several manhole covers dislodged and light smoke in the area.
Firefighters on the scene reported no further hazards or dangers to the community.
The situation is under control, but the investigation is ongoing.
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/explosion-dislodges-several-manhole-cov...
Oct 5
Juan F Martinez
PASSAIC, New Jersey—City of Passaic manhole explosion and repair 10/8/25
https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/77723
Oct 9
Juan F Martinez
A massive explosion occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems in Hickman County, Tennessee, on Friday morning. Officials from the Humphrey County EMA reported that at least 19 people are missing, one person is presumed dead, and multiple others have been hospitalized.
Doorbell camera footage recorded at around 7:45 a.m. CDT by Cody Warren in Lobelville, about 20 miles from the facility, seemingly captured the explosion. Booms can be heard in the video before the camera shakes, and some viewers in the comments mentioned they initially thought it was an earthquake due to the tremors.
Accurate Energetic Systems, according to its website, manufactures and manages "high-quality energetic products" for defense and commercial sectors, including mining, oil, and construction industries.
VIDEO: https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/77755
Oct 10
Juan F Martinez
WICHITA, Kansas
A blown transformer underground led to an unsightly scene in downtown Wichita.
Black smoke could be seen coming from the manholes near 3rd and Market on Friday afternoon.
The Wichita FD said the Salvation Army was evacuated due to the fire.
Crews also closed the road while they investigated the fire that threatened the possibility of “toxic smoke.”
12 News reporter Thomas Lynch reported hearing an explosion when he arrived on the scene. He reported seeing the smoke and feeling the heat coming from underground.
The all clear has been given.
https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/77785
Oct 11
Juan F Martinez
JACKSONVILLE, Illinois
Investigators were on the scene Friday night, trying to determine the cause of an apparent explosion that leveled a house off E Morton Ave.
Firefighters from Jacksonville and South Jacksonville responded about 5 p.m. to a road just off E Morton Ave near Blacks Ln. Crews from Ameren Illinois and multiple law enforcement agencies were assisting.
Initial reports indicate 2 people suffered injuries and plans were being made to transfer at least one to a Springfield hospital by helicopter. At least one dog also was rescued from the scene.
Witnesses said there was nothing beforehand to indicate a problem and the house simply exploded.
https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/77781
Oct 11
Juan F Martinez
HIBBING, Minnesota—An explosion on Sunday evening completely destroyed a home in Hibbing and left several people injured.
The incident occurred around 6:40 p.m. on the 2200 block of Ninth Ave E, prompting neighbors to call emergency services after hearing the blast. Firefighters and police arrived to find the house fully engulfed in flames. The explosion caused injuries to multiple individuals, who were transported to Hibbing Hospital for treatment. The fire not only demolished the original home but also caused significant damage to a nearby residence. As a precaution, the entire 2200 block of Ninth Ave E was evacuated.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/77875
Oct 13
Juan F Martinez
“We had a wall collapse and apparently the entire shopping section of Maple Ave from Conklin & Winans Ave has been destroyed,” Hillside Mayor Dahlia Vertreese said in a video posted on her FB.
At least 6 or 7 businesses, including a flower shop, grocery store & the auto body shop, were burned in the fire sparked by the explosion around 6:30 p.m., the mayor said.
One home was severely damaged, Vertreese added.
Hillside Fire Chief Rashawn Carey said the blaze continues to remain “very active” as of Tues night. A gas line rupture and flammable chemicals are only fueling the flames, he added.
https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/77974
Oct 15
Juan F Martinez
This is the second time a gas leak has occurred in that spot this month.
The Vancouver FD responded at 8:53 a.m. to reports of a gas line leak. Upon arrival, a crew of 11 firefighters shut down the entire block and evacuated 21 people from nearby buildings.
No injuries were reported.
The FD worked in coordination with NW Natural and Clark Public Utilities to locate and secure the gas line, according to a dept news release. The block was reopened to public traffic about an hour later.
https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/77985
Oct 15
Tracie Crespo
https://apnews.com/article/romania-bucharest-apartment-explosion-62...
Powerful blast at apartment building in Romania’s capital kills 3 and injures at least 13
The explosion affected the fifth and sixth floors of the eight-story building, according to the capital’s Inspectorate for Emergency Situations. More than a dozen emergency vehicles, including 11 fire engines and four mobile intensive care units, were dispatched to the scene of the blast on Calea Rahovei in Bucharest’s Sector 5.
While the cause of the fatal blast was not immediately clear, the area’s gas distributor, Distrigaz Sud Retele, said in a statement Friday that it had received reports of a gas smell a day earlier and deployed emergency teams who shut off the supply after discovering the presence of natural gas at the building.
Oct 17
Juan F Martinez
Crews quickly brought an early Saturday morning fire under control on the 16000 block of 136 East. Officials reported three burn victims, all of whom were airlifted to local hospitals for treatment. Tragically, one dog died, and another was injured.
Fire officials suspect an explosion caused the fire, but the incident remains under investigation. Comments on HendersonWatch's Facebook post mentioned multiple callers reporting a house explosion:
- "We are on Upper Delaware, and that was a loud boom despite being over 2 miles away."
- "I live on 416, and my house shook when the explosion happened. I wasn't sure what had happened; I looked outside, thinking a tree fell!"
- "This is the house right next door to my mom and dad's house. She said it felt like a bomb went off. She could feel the percussion."
- "I heard it when it happened. Thought someone hit my house."
https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/78424
Oct 25
Juan F Martinez
The blaze, which also seriously wounded 5 workers, erupted while a group of workers were conducting welding operations near the pipeline, the officials said.
Firefighters were working to extinguish the fire, which broke out on a section of the pipeline that transports crude oil from the Zubair field to nearby storage tanks.
The oil ministry said in a statement that the fire originated from a gas leak in an old pumping system at the Zubair oil storage depot, confirming that one employee of the Basra Oil Company (BOC) was killed and four others were wounded.
The fire has not impacted production operations, but it needs to be extinguished quickly to avoid a partial shutdown of some loading operations, one of the officials said.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/two-workers-killed-pipeli...
Oct 26
Tracie Crespo
https://www.kcci.com/article/garage-explosion-in-boone-under-invest...
Garage explosion in Boone under investigation
The cause of a garage explosion near the intersection of Harrison and 13th Streets in Boone is under investigation, according to Boone County Sheriff Andy Godzicki.
He said no one was hurt. Pictures from the scene show a significant amount of damage.
Oct 28
Juan F Martinez
Emergency crews are responding to an explosion at a refinery in Artesia, New Mexico.
According to the Artesia Police Department, the explosion is at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery.
The police department says smoke is emitting from the plant and is drifting over the city.
The Eddy County Office of Emergency Management says First Street and Main Street, along with Highway 82 at Bolton Road are being closed as crews prepare landing zones for medevac helicopters.
Artesia Police officials are advising people to avoid the area of the refinery and to shelter indoors.
https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/78611
Oct 31
Tracie Crespo
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/2/at-least-23-killed-in-supe...
At least 23 killed in supermarket blast in Mexico’s Sonora state
Authorities say a faulty electric transformer may have caused the explosion, ruling out an ‘attack’ against civilians.
By News Agencies
A blast at a supermarket in the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora has killed at least 23 people, including children, and wounded at least 11, according to local officials.
The blast happened on Saturday at the Waldo’s store in the city of Hermosillo.
The prosecutor’s office in Sonora said that “the working assumption is that the incident was accidental, and the investigation is looking into a transformer located inside the store”.
Local public security authorities earlier said they had ruled out an “attack” or “event related to a violent act” against civilians.
Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo said in a video message that “a number of the victims” were minors and that survivors were being treated at hospitals in Hermosillo.
“I have ordered an extensive and transparent investigation to determine the causes of the incident and figure out those responsible,” Durazo said.
“Nobody will face this pain alone. From the very first moments, emergency, security and health services responded with great professionalism and commitment, controlling the situation and saving lives,” the governor said.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences on X “to the families and loved ones of those who died”.
“I have been in contact with the Sonora governor, Alfonso Durazo, to provide support where needed. I’ve instructed Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodriguez to send a support team in order to assist the families and the injured,” she said.
Images in local media showed the front of the supermarket charred by the fire, with the windows blown out.
Nov 2
Juan F Martinez
A museum in downtown Columbus suffered devastating damage after a gas leak and explosion.
Columbus Fire crews went to the Kelton House Museum and Garden at 586 E Town St around 2:32 p.m. in response to a natural gas leak. An explosive event soon caused a partial collapse and a fire, CFD said.
4 firefighters had entered the front of the building when the "catastrophic explosion" occurred in the rear area.
Parts of the roof and rear of the building slowly collapsed while crews were there. A few outbuildings were completely leveled.
Neighbors felt and heard the explosion.
"I was literally getting ready to leave my apartment and I heard a pop, and then a big explosion shook my entire apartment building, which it's all brick.”
https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/78737
https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/downtown-columbus-museum-seve...
Nov 4
Juan F Martinez
MANHATTAN, NYC, New York—EXPLOSION and electrical fire in a manhole at E 32nd St and Madison Ave in Midtown Manhattan caused a loud explosion and knocked out power to several nearby buildings Tuesday morning.
A suspected electrical fire in a manhole at E 32nd St and Madison Ave in Midtown Manhattan caused a loud explosion and knocked out power to several nearby buildings Tuesday morning.
Thick, black smoke was seen billowing out of the manhole shortly after the incident. Witnesses described the immediate aftermath as alarming.
"We heard a big boom and we thought it was a bomb, but it turned out to be an electrical fire right down the block," said Michael Ades, who works in a nearby building that lost power.
The power outage affected multiple commercial buildings in the area. There were no injuries reported, but multiple people had to be rescued from a stuck elevator due to the power failure, according to the FDNY.
📸 Marla Diamond, Michael Ades VIDEO: https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/78779
Nov 5
Tracie Crespo
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/explosion-mississippi-chemical...
Explosion at Mississippi chemical plant causes ammonia leak and evacuations
YAZOO CITY, Miss. — An explosion at a hydrogen and nitrogen product manufacturer in Mississippi on Wednesday caused an ammonia leak and forced nearby residents to evacuate, officials said.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said in a post on the social platform X that emergency officials from across the state were responding to the anhydrous ammonia leak at CF Industries’ plant north of Yazoo City.
No deaths or injuries have been reported, he said.
“Thank you to all of Mississippi’s first responders and emergency managers for quickly responding to the leak,” he said.
Photos and video posted online show a large plume of yellowish smoke rising above the facility, which includes an ammonia plant and four nitric acid plants, among other things.
The facility is able to store about 48,000 tons of ammonia, although the exact amount there when the explosion took place was not immediately clear.
CF Industries said in a statement that there are no injuries, and “all employees and contractors on site at the time of the incident have been safely accounted for.”
Andre Robinson, who lives about a half-mile (800 meters) from the facility, said he and his son were getting ready to make gumbo when he heard what sounded like a sonic boom or a tree crashing on his house.
“There was a boom and then the house shook,” he said.
When he looked outside, Robinson said he saw smoke rising from the facility and started to smell a strong scent of ammonia.
“We’re used to the ammonia smell, but not that bad,” he said, adding that his family has since evacuated to Jackson.
Part of U.S. Route 49E was temporarily closed, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality said in a post on X that “air monitoring operations are underway and will continue as long as necessary to ensure public safety.”
Anhydrous ammonia is used as a fertilizer to help provide nitrogen for corn and wheat plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. If a person touches it when it is in gas or liquid form, they could be burned.
Yazoo City is a small community about 50 miles north of Jackson.
Nov 6