CSX Train Derailment in Ohio Causes Explosions and Evacuations
CSX Train Derailment Causes Explosions And Fire. A 112-car freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed near Painesville in Northeast Ohio this afternoon. The CSX train that derailed was traveling from Cleveland to Buffalo, NY when it hit a gas line, resulting in a massive explosion and fire. A half mile area around … [Read more...] about CSX Train Derailment in Ohio Causes Explosions and Evacuations
Oil Explosion in Puerto Rico Causes Fire Spread, More Evacuations
Explosion At The Caribbean Petroleum Corp. Prompts Evacuation. Puerto Rican officials have ordered more evacuations following yesterday's explosion at the Caribbean Petroleum Corp. storage facility near San Juan. According to Reuters, the fire sparked by the massive explosion continues to burn, and has spread to even more fuel … [Read more...] about Oil Explosion in Puerto Rico Causes Fire Spread, More Evacuations
Puerto Rico Gas Facility Explosion Prompts Evacuations
Puerto Rico Gas Facility Explosion. The area around San Juan, Puerto Rico has been rocked by an explosion at the Caribbean Petroleum Corp. gasoline warehouse and distribution center. The blast, which occurred around 12:30 a.m., ignited a massive fire. While only minor injuries have been reported, the area around the … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico Gas Facility Explosion Prompts Evacuations
Texas Chemical Plant Fire Prompts Evacuations
Texas Chemical Plant Fire Could Spark An Explosion. A fire at the El Dorado Chemical plant in Bryan, Texas, while under control, continued to smolder today. At least 1,000 people are still evacuated because of the risk that ammonium nitrate at the plant could spark an explosion. The fire at the El Dorado Chemical Co. plant broke … [Read more...] about Texas Chemical Plant Fire Prompts Evacuations
T2 Laboratories Explosion in Jacksonville Causes Evacuations
T2 Laboratories Explosion in Jacksonville Has Resulted In Deaths. An explosion and fire at T2 Laboratories in Jacksonville, Florida has resulted in the deaths of at least 3 people, and left several others injured. According to television news reports, T2 Laboratories produces gasoline additives and chemical solvents, and … [Read more...] about T2 Laboratories Explosion in Jacksonville Causes Evacuations
Anhydrous leak forces evacuations in Lake City
Residents In Lake City Evacuated After Anhydrous Leak. Authorities evacuated more than 100 residents in southern Lake City this morning after fumes from a rail car leaking anhydrous ammonia became overpowering. The evacation began around 7:45 a.m., and evacuees took shelter in First Lutheran Church in Lake City until about 1:30 … [Read more...] about Anhydrous leak forces evacuations in Lake City
Kansas City Chemical Fire Leads to Evacuations, Health Concerns
Explosion At Kansas City Chemical Fire Forced An Evacuation. Fires and explosions at a Kansas City chemical plant forced the evacuation of 500 local residents and 1,000 schoolchildren and have caused major health concerns in the area. Still facing new explosions on Thursday, local firefighters have not yet been able to get the blaze … [Read more...] about Kansas City Chemical Fire Leads to Evacuations, Health Concerns
