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Another Chemical Plant “Pressure Explosion” Kills One, Several Injured – WGNO
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Another Chemical Plant “Pressure Explosion” Kills One, Several InjuredWGNOThey say there was never a fire or chemical release because it was an explosion of pressure, described as a balloon popping. State Police and Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office as well as hazmat crews and company personnel are trying to figure out what ...One dead, several hurt in second Louisiana plant blast: policeYahoo! NewsPolice: 1 dead, 7 hurt in 2nd La. plant blastKIMTall 640 news articles »
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Public safety director identifies man seriously injured in oil explosion
Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety Mike Jester has identified the 32-year-old man injured in the explosion as Greg Peacock, of Farwell in Clare County. He works for B and H Trucking Company out of Mt.
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1 dead, dozens hurt in explosion at Louisiana chemical plant
29-year-old victim identified; at least 73 others injured following incident at petrochemical plant near Baton Rouge
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Legislature hearing on hazardous materials explores oversight gaps exposed by … – Dallas Morning News
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Legislature hearing on hazardous materials explores oversight gaps exposed by ...Dallas Morning NewsAUSTIN — The state may need new laws or regulations to govern the safe handling of hazardous materials so that other communities don't suffer a disaster similar to the one that killed 15 people in West, the chairman of a security oversight committee said.
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One dead, several hurt in second Louisiana plant blast: police – Reuters
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One dead, several hurt in second Louisiana plant blast: policeReutersCF Industries said there was no fire or chemical release and the incident posed no threat or hazard to the community. "An investigation into the root cause of the incident is under way," the company said. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of ...One person killed in second plant incident in two days in Louisiana parishNBCNews.com (blog)Police: 1 dead, others hurt in 2nd La. plant blastKansas.comall Read more [...]
One person killed in second plant incident in two days in Louisiana parish – NBCNews.com (blog)
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One person killed in second plant incident in two days in Louisiana parishNBCNews.com (blog)"There was no fire or chemical release nor is there any threat or hazard posed to the community," it said. Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley and plant manager Lou Frey said at a news conference Friday night that the rupture — which initially was ...Police: 1 dead, others hurt in 2nd La. plant blastKansas.comall 609 news articles »
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CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, INC. : CF Industries Confirms Incident at … – 4-traders (press release)
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, INC. : CF Industries Confirms Incident at ...4-traders (press release)There was no fire or chemical release nor is there any threat or hazard posed to the community. Local company employees are working closely with emergency services personnel. An investigation into the root cause of the incident is underway. About CF ...and more »
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Police: 1 dead, others hurt in 2nd La. plant blast – Yahoo! News
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Police: 1 dead, others hurt in 2nd La. plant blastYahoo! News"There was no fire or chemical release nor is there any threat or hazard posed to the community." CF Industries manufactures ammonia and other nitrogen fertilizers at its Donaldsonville plant. "Our focus is on our number one priority — the health and ...Donaldsonville fertilizer plant blast leaves one dead, seven injuredNOLA.comall 612 news articles »
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3 Sickened After Reported Chemical Leak At Northeast Philadelphia Gym – KYW Newsradio
3 Sickened After Reported Chemical Leak At Northeast Philadelphia GymKYW NewsradioPHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Three people were transported to the hospital after a chemical leak at a gym in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon. It happened around 12:30 p.m. at the LA Fitness location in the 2500 block of Grant Avenue in the Northeast.
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Crews called out to chemical leak in Pasadena – KPRC Houston
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Crews called out to chemical leak in PasadenaKPRC HoustonCrews called out to chemical leak in Pasadena. Published On: Jun 14 2013 08:55:01 AM CDT. Small Text; Medium Text; Large Text. Print; Email. Tweet. PASADENA -. Crews were called out to a chemical leak in Pasadena late Thursday night. Crews with the ...
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Aussie men drank biodiesel ingredient
Three men are dead, but one is likely to survive after they drank methanol-laced alcohol that was being brewed for biodiesel in southern Queensland.
Ammonia Hydroxide Spill Closes Pa. Road, Two Firefighters Treated
Six fire companies and a Montgomery County HAZMAT unit are on scene on Route 309 between Richardson Road and North Broad Street in Montgomery Township for a reported ammonia spill.
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Metrosafe criticized following latest Rubbertown chemical leak – WDRB
Metrosafe criticized following latest Rubbertown chemical leakWDRBKentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart had a chance to set an example for sportsmanship while recognizing Louisville's athletic success. But instead of the high road, he took another path.More >>. Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart had a ...
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64 injured, 1 dead in chemical plant explosion – Hawaii News Now
64 injured, 1 dead in chemical plant explosionHawaii News NowDoug Cain reports the fire is now out. There were as many as 600 workers in ... Injuries have been reported, the number and extent of those injuries is not known at this point," said Tom Droege with Williams Geismar Olefins plant in a news release. The ...
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The blast at a Geismar, Louisiana petrochemical plant ignited the massive blaze – Daily Mail
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The blast at a Geismar, Louisiana petrochemical plant ignited the massive blazeDaily MailExplosion: A fire started by an explosion broke out at a Louisiana chemical plant Thursday. The plant's website says it ... The Iberville Office of Emergency Preparedness reported that six burn victims were airlifted to area hospitals. No deaths have ...
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Explosion at Louisiana chemical plant, 25 people reported injured – NBCNews.com (blog)
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Explosion at Louisiana chemical plant, 25 people reported injuredNBCNews.com (blog)A large explosion at a Louisiana chemical plant Thursday has drawn emergency response, and authorities say more than two dozen people could have been injured in the blast. ... “The fire is greatly diminished at this time,” the company said in the release.Massive explosion and fire at Louisiana chemical plant, injuries reportedRTBlast, fire at Williams chemical plant in LouisianaChicago TribuneMultiple Read more [...]
Chemical plant explodes and is on fire, injuries reported – WALB-TV
Chemical plant explodes and is on fire, injuries reportedWALB-TVChemical plant explodes and is on fire, injuries reported. Posted: Thursday, June ... Here is a news release from the Valdosta PoliceMore >>. Valdosta ... The Iberville Office of Emergency Preparedness says seven injuries were reported to them ...
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Report: Six burn victims hospitalized after chemical plant explosion – WGCL Atlanta
Report: Six burn victims hospitalized after chemical plant explosionWGCL AtlantaThey say six burn victims have been taken to various hospitals via helicopter. Emergency crews are on still the scene. The St. George Fire Department has dispatched an engine company and a chief officer to East Iberville High School to assist with ...
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Blast, fire at Williams chemical plant in Louisiana – Reuters
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Blast, fire at Williams chemical plant in LouisianaReutersThe fire department, the sheriff's office and hazmat (hazardous materials) team are responding to the explosion at the Williams Olefins plant," said Amy Johnson, a spokeswoman for the Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency ...Massive explosion and fire at Louisiana chemical plant, injuries reportedRTMultiple injuries in explosion, fire at Louisiana chemical plant, official saysCNN (blog)Explosion, fire reported Read more [...]
Massive explosion and fire at Louisiana chemical plant, injuries reported – RT
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Massive explosion and fire at Louisiana chemical plant, injuries reportedRTAn enormous explosion shook a chemical plant in Geismer, Louisiana just south of Baton Rouge on Wednesday. The blast was followed by a huge fire. Fatality numbers are unconfirmed, bit it is likely they are “very high” according to authorities ...
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Blast, fire reported at Louisiana chemicals plant: local TV – Reuters
Blast, fire reported at Louisiana chemicals plant: local TVReuters(Reuters) - A major explosion and fire was reported at the Williams Olefins chemical plant in Geismar, Louisiana, on Thursday, local TV station WAFB reported on its website. It said there had been ... Emergency crews are on scene, it said. The plant ...and more »
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Chemical plant explodes and is on fire – 14 News WFIE Evansville
Chemical plant explodes and is on fire14 News WFIE EvansvilleChemical plant explodes and is on fire. Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:10 AM ... Hickory Hollow Jerky, an Alabama company, is recalling approximately 1,800 pounds of flavored beef jerky products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen ...
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HazMat Crews Cleaning Up Detergent Leak On Route 309 In Montco – MyFox Philadelphia
HazMat Crews Cleaning Up Detergent Leak On Route 309 In MontcoMyFox PhiladelphiaHazMat Crews Cleaning Up Detergent Leak On Route 309 In Montco. Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:35 AM EST. Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:36 AM EST. MONTGOMERY TWP., Pa. -. An industrial detergent leak overnight on Route 309 in ...and more »
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Chemical leak in Lou. keeps residents in homes – Lexington Herald Leader
Chemical leak in Lou. keeps residents in homesLexington Herald LeaderLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A brief chemical leak at a plant in southwestern Louisville prompted officials to order nearby residents to stay inside their homes. The hydrochloric acid leak at the DuPont Flouroproduct plant occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday.
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Chemical leak affects Rubbertown residents – WAVE
Chemical leak affects Rubbertown residentsWAVELOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A hydrochloric acid leak continued to flow Sunday night. The leak came from a 500,000 gallon tank at Dupont Fluroproducts. Emergency Management Agency spokesperson Jody Duncan explained, "There's a pipe leaking in a ...
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Employees evacuated after chemical leak in Falls – Buffalo News
Employees evacuated after chemical leak in FallsBuffalo NewsEmployees evacuated after chemical leak in Falls. By Nancy Fischer | News Niagara Reporter. on June 11, 2013 - 12:37 PM. , updated June 11, 2013 at 2:06 PM. NIAGARA FALLS – City police and firefighters responded to a chlorine leak just before 9:30 a.m. ...and more »
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Video: Fire crews tackle blaze at former West Yorkshire water treatment works – Yorkshire Evening Post
Video: Fire crews tackle blaze at former West Yorkshire water treatment worksYorkshire Evening PostHuge plumes of black smoke billowing from the blaze at the former Yorkshire Water treatment plant on Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike could be seen for miles around, and sparked a flurry of calls to the emergency services. Crews from several fire stations ...
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Peroxide leak sends 10 to hospital in Boonton
BOONTON -- Ten people were sent to the hospital following the evacuation of Old Dominion Trucking Terminal due to a drum that was leaking hydrogen peroxide early last Friday morning.
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Texas woman arrested for allegedly sending ricin letter to President
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Missoula company begins cleanup after hazmat response – KPAX-TV
Missoula company begins cleanup after hazmat responseKPAX-TVMISSOULA - The Missoula Regional Hazmat Team spent most of the day at Spectrum Aquatics investigating a spill that was reported by the company early Wednesday morning. The initial report was that 5,000 gallons of a chemical mixture spilled inside its ...
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Heckmondwike: Fire at water treatment works sparks flurry of emergency calls – Yorkshire Evening Post
Heckmondwike: Fire at water treatment works sparks flurry of emergency callsYorkshire Evening PostHuge plumes of black smoke billowing from the blaze at the former Yorkshire Water treatment plant on Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike could be seen for miles around, and sparked a flurry of calls to the emergency services. Crews from five fire stations were ...and more »
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Hazardous materials crews on scene of Missoula spill – KBZK Bozeman News
Hazardous materials crews on scene of Missoula spillKBZK Bozeman NewsMISSOULA - Several thousand gallons of chemicals spilled overnight at Spectrum Products in Missoula, prompting a hazardous materials response. Numerous agencies are on the scene of the incident, where between 5,000 and 7,000 gallons of citric, ...and more »
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Escaping soil fumigants used in ginseng production have forced a number of … – Tillsonburg News
Escaping soil fumigants used in ginseng production have forced a number of ...Tillsonburg NewsWednesday, June 12, 2013 12:48:30 EDT PM. Rick Eller of Vittoria stands by the ginseng field in his backyard that released soil fumigant causing him and his neighbours to evacuate their homes a year ago this month. .... Whiteley said the fire ...and more »
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Hazardous Materials Found in Brooklawn Middle School Classroom – Patch.com
Hazardous Materials Found in Brooklawn Middle School ClassroomPatch.comParsippany-Troy Hills School officials have decided to close a Brooklawn Middle School classroom for the duration of the year after hazardous materials were found in a light fixture. “We discovered residue on a ceiling mounted light fixture in one ...
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Hazardous waste top item of committee's discussions – Kaufman Herald
Hazardous waste top item of committee's discussionsKaufman HeraldKnowledge of what hazardous materials are in Kaufman County, where they're at, and how to combat them in case of emergency, was one of the topics of discussion by Kaufman County's Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) on Thursday, June 6. Steve ...
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Eucalyptus: California Icon, Fire Hazard and Invasive Species – KQED (blog)
Eucalyptus: California Icon, Fire Hazard and Invasive SpeciesKQED (blog)Blue gum invades neighboring plant communities if adequate moisture is available for propagation, state resource ecologist David Boyd noted in a report for CAL-IPC. Once established, the trees can alter local soil moisture, light availability, fire ...
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Hazmat Team Called To Upper Chesapeake
Hospital officials say the situation has been contained and there is no risk to staff, patients or the community.
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HazMat leak causes evacuations, road closures
A leak at the Buttonwillow Warehouse had to be shut down by a HazMat team and caused evecuations around a 1-block area.
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