GREENFIELD, Iowa — A man was killed and a house was leveled in an explosion Thursday afternoon in Iowa.
Explosion and fire Kaleikino oil pumping station in Tatarstan, Russia, February 23, 2023
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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
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
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
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 Riverbed 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
LECANTO, Fla.-Two children and two adults were hospitalized after an RV exploded and burst into flames in Lecanto, according toCitrus CountyFire Rescue.
First responders were called to South Bluebird Terrace on Sunday morning where they found the 32-foot RV fully engulfed in flames and investigators say the fire was so intense that it began spreading to nearby vehicles.
What we know:
All four victims were severely burned and were taken to the hospital as trauma alerts.
Initially, fire crews requested helicopters to bring the victims to the hospital, but weather conditions at the time forced them to stay grounded.
The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office has not said what caused the explosion, but CCFR noted that the tight quarters of recreational vehicles often house complex fuel and electrical systems, including propane and heavy-duty batteries.
The identities and the condition of the four victims have not yet been released.
RV Safety Reminders
In the wake of the explosion, Citrus County Fire Rescue is urging RV owners to:
Perform regular maintenance on propane and electrical systems.
Evacuate the vehicle immediately if you smell gas or hear an alarm.
Always call 911 from a safe distance.
What we don't know:
The identities and the condition of the four victims have not yet been released.
West Metro Fire Rescue investigates explosion at Denver metro area townhouse
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March 16, 2026 / 6:57 PM MDT/ CBS Colorado
West Metro Fire Rescue is investigating the cause of an explosion that damaged a townhome in the Denver metro area on Monday.
The fire department posted on social media just before 6 p.m. that firefighters were on the scene of a small explosion in a townhome on 17th Place near Robb Street in Lakewood. They said that several neighbors called 911 after hearing the explosion.
West Metro Fire Rescue
The blast was strong enough to blow out the back patio door and a second-floor window of the townhome.
Firefighters said one resident was inside the two-story townhome at the time, but he was able to escape with minor injuries. Authorities did not report any other injuries.
West Metro Fire Rescue
West Metro said that the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
4 hurt in Newark when gas explosion tears facade off home
ByNaomi Ruchim
Updated on: March 14, 2026 / 11:48 PM EDT/ CBS New York
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
All of the victims all expected to survive.
It happened at around 12:20 p.m. at Magazine Street near Marne Street. Construction workers working on a water line struck a gas line, causing the explosion, which tore the front facade off the home and caused windows to shatter, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda.
The facade of a home in Newark was destroyed in an explosion on March 14, 2026. CBS News New York
Neighbors said the blast shook the entire block and they could smell the gas immediately.
"We heard a loud boom, very loud. The entire building shook," a woman named Mariana said. "The facade of the house was completely gone. There was a lot of smoke coming out. Everybody was running around."
She added, "I knew it was an explosion. I didn't know of what nature. I was scared, startled."
Video from the scene shows a mound of debris in the street. Resident Angela Villamarin, who lives on the first floor but wasn't home at the time, returned to find her mattress blown to the porch and her two cats missing.
Debris after the explosion at a home in Newark on March 14, 2026. CBS News New York
The neighboring houses were evacuated as a precaution and neighbors stepped in to help one another.
"One of the tenants whose two kids were injured, he just came up to me, he was crying, and so I just was like, 'How can I help you?'" neighbor Christian Rodriguez said. "And he was telling me he just needs help, he doesn't know where to go or what to do. So I just brought him over to the Red Cross and helped translate for him."
The Red Cross is now helping more than a dozen families with food and a place to stay. Over 20 people have been displaced, and it's unclear when they'll be able to return.
Authorities also removed roughly 15 dogs from the backyard of a neighboring home.
CBS News New York reached out to PSEG, as well as the company whose name was on the construction equipment, for comment on this incident but has not heard back.
MARCH 13, 2026 - Smoke rises from a home that exploded in the early morning in Leicester, N.C. (Photo: WLOS Staff)
LEICESTER, N.C. (WLOS) —Neighbors near Moonrise Ridge in Leicester are reacting after a house explosion shook their homes in the early morning on Friday, March 13.
"I stepped outside and saw smoke and an orange glow from the neighbor's house," said neighbor Ryan Dailey. "By the time I got across the hill, the house was completely leveled and fully engulfed in flames."
The Leicester Volunteer Fire Department responded after receiving a call about a possible house fire at a home off Gibbs Road, Fire Chief Gary Moore said.
"It was below freezing this morning," Moore said. "And in our area, we have no fire hydrants, so we had to shuttle water in. It's a narrow, one-lane road down to the house."
The "industrial fire" reported by La Porte officials is said to be from a Pasadena plant.
No one nearby has to take any action.
No injuries have been reported.
PASADENA, Texas-First responders were called to a reported "flaring" at theLyondellBasell plant in Pasadenathat soon became a fire.
Officials say the fire occurred at the LyondellBasell Bayport Choate site on Choate Road. It was initially reported as flaring but at around 9:42, officials provided an update stating a visible smoke column and fire could be seen from the facility.
As of 12:45 a.m., the La Porte Office of Emergency Management stated they remained in contact with LyondellBasell, and first responders and industrial response partners will remain on scene.
At this time, there is no needed action. Flames and smoke may continue to be visible to the community.
La Porte were called to help officials with a fire at a Pasadena industrial plant. A La Porte city official joined FOX 26's Sherman Desselle live over the phone about the matter Thursday night.
Pasadena, La Porte fire
What we know:
The facility is on Chaote Road by Bay Area Boulevard.
Multiple agencies from La Porte, Pasadena, and Harris County are said to be responding to the scene. LyondellBasell says their emergency response personnel were also called.
According to an alert from East Harris County'sCommunity Awareness Emergency Response(CAER), the situation is a "flaring" caused by "operational conditions." Flaring is said to be a "safety and environmental control device used to manage and combust process materials."
Officials say no one near the facility has to take any action at this time.
As of about 11 p.m. Thursday,Harris County officials sayno injuries have been reported and everyone at the scene of the fire is accounted for.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidaldo released a statement saying an investigation will be done by the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office once the fire is out and the scene safe. The county judge also revealed first responders were working to close a valve releasing a mic of multiple chemicals.
Air quality is being monitored. La Porte OEM said no actionable readings have been detected.
LyondellBasell statement
What they're saying:
"At approximately 9 p.m., a fire occurred at LyondellBasell’s Bayport Choate site. In line with our established protocols, our on‑facility firefighting and incident response teams were immediately activated and are working to contain the fire with support from Channel Industries Mutual Aid, as well as firefighting teams from our neighboring sites.
At this time, there is no threat to the surrounding community and no action is required by neighbors. We can confirm all personnel are safe and accounted for. The safety of our employees and our neighbors remain priority as response efforts continue."
This is a developing report. We will update when more information is available.
Letná, Prague - Czechia — Residents and workers in Prague’s Letná district were forced onto the streets Tuesday afternoon following a high-priority gas pipeline fire on Dobrovského Street.
The blaze, located in immediate proximity to the Ministry of the Interior, triggered a second-level fire alarm and a rapid emergency response.
Prague firefighters arrived on the scene shortly before 2 p.m. to find flames shooting from the underground infrastructure.
Emergency crews immediately established a 100-meter exclusion zone, clearing all buildings and streets within the perimeter to prevent injuries from potential secondary blasts.
Local residents and bystanders reported a heavy smell of gas and a loud roaring sound as the fire broke out.
Police were dispatched to a home on Banbury Lane around 6:11 p.m. Monday, according to police, for a report of an explosion resulting in a house fire. The house was found fully in flames and sustained “devastating” damage.
Police said one person remains unaccounted for.
Up to 441 Eversource customers reported power outages around 6:30 p.m. on or near Banbury Lane but power to the area was fully restored by 10:30 p.m.
Neighbors who were home at the time of the fire told News 8 crews that they heard a loud “boom.” Other neighbors came home shortly after to no power, they told News 8.
The Department of Public Works, Buildings and Land Use, Connecticut Natural Gas and Eversource all responded for assistance.
Four people were hurt after an incident involving carbon dioxide inside an East Baltimore bottling plant, Baltimore City fire officials said.
Firefighters were called around 10:30 a.m. Sunday to the Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated Co. facility on North Kresson Street, where firefighters were told there was an explosion involving equipment that handles carbon dioxide, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department.
"It sounds like it was a high-pressure incident, so not so much an explosion but a process involves high pressure with carbon dioxide, and that was related to this," said Deputy Chief Jacob VanGelder. "We called some of our other response partners, including MDE, who came out. It was quickly mitigated; it went smoothly on our end as far as I'm concerned."
Fire officials say four people were injured as a result of the incident. Two were taken to the hospital, while two were treated at the scene and released. Of the two taken to the hospital, fire officials said one has critical injuries while another has serious injuries but at last check is stable.
The incident remains under investigation.
Coca-Cola Consolidated sent a statement Sunday afternoon to WBAL-TV 11 News, saying:
"We're continuing to conduct a thorough investigation, but what we've learned is that earlier today, employees of an external vendor were injured while performing carbon dioxide-related work inside our facility at 701 N. Kresson St. in Baltimore, MD. Those individuals were immediately transported to a local hospital for evaluation and care. All our employees are safe and accounted for and our facility is anticipated to reopen soon."
CORYDON, Iowa — The Corydon FD spent much of Saturday night and Sunday morning battling a massive fire at a petroleum plant.
Fire Chief Josh Cobb told KCCI they were first called to a fire at Stubbs Petroleum around 9:15 p.m.
When they got there, Cobb said, 2 propane trucks and one fuel delivery truck were also on fire. He says many 55-gallon barrels filled with assorted fuels exploded over the course of several hours.
Cobb noted that one explosion was so massive that it sent a large fireball several hundred feet into the air that could be seen as far as 20 miles away.
The FD evacuated 6 city blocks while they worked to put out the flames.
Firefighters cleared the scene around 4 a.m. Investigators aren't sure what caused the fire, but Cobb said it was likely electrical.
ANDOVER, Massachusetts — A manhole fire led to a power outage Saturday night in Andover, Massachusetts.
The Andover FD and National Grid were on scene in the area of North Main Street and William Street where smoke was coming from a manhole.
There is a large power outage in the area of Route 28, extending from William Street/I-495 through downtown as a result of this incident, the fire department said.
The Central Fire Station was also without power, fire officials added.
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