Archive for Chemical Release
At least 10 area fire departments battle large brush fires Sunday – Belleville News-Democrat
Belleville News-DemocratAt least 10 area fire departments battle large brush fires SundayBelleville News-DemocratAt least 10 area fire departments battle large brush fires Sunday .... Park, Prairie DuPont, Millstadt, Midway, State Park and Columbia fire departments either manned station houses or responded to brush fires near the area of 8th and Cook streets ... Read more [...]
At least 9 area fire departments battle large brush fires Sunday – Belleville News-Democrat
At least 9 area fire departments battle large brush fires SundayBelleville News-Democrat... plant near East St. Louis. Courtesy St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency ... One fire burned in a field near some train tracks next to the Afton Chemical plant, but firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading. EMS personnel had posted ... Read more [...]
At least 8 area fire departments battle large brush fires Sunday – Belleville News-Democrat
Belleville News-DemocratAt least 8 area fire departments battle large brush fires SundayBelleville News-Democrat... plant near East St. Louis. Courtesy St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency ... One fire burned in a field near some train tracks next to the Afton Chemical plant, but firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading. EMS personnel had posted ... Read more [...]
Hamburg Airport evacuated after suspected chemical leak – Yahoo News
Yahoo NewsHamburg Airport evacuated after suspected chemical leakYahoo NewsFifty people are said to have been taken to hospital after a chemical leak spread through Hamburg Airport. The German airport is on lockdown amid fears that the leak spread through the air conditioning system, with passengers and crews waiting in the ...BREAKING NEWS: Hamburg Airport evacuated 'after a gas leak in the terminal leaves 50 people in hospital'Daily MailHundreds evacuated from Hamburg airport after 33 injured Read more [...]
Hamburg Airport evacuated as '68 passengers treated by medics after chemical leak' – The Sun
The SunHamburg Airport evacuated as '68 passengers treated by medics after chemical leak'The SunPassengers complained about breathing problems and burning eyes after the suspected chemical leak, German news agency DPA reports. Firefighters designated special areas outside the airport building where physicians were examining those injured by ...Hamburg Airport evacuated after suspected chemical leakInternational Business Times UKHamburg Airport evacuated 'after a gas leak in the terminal leaves Read more [...]
Move quickly on toxic chemicals – Rutland Herald
Move quickly on toxic chemicalsRutland HeraldFourth, the group recommended strengthening legal remedies available to citizens to protect themselves from the potential release of toxic substances. These tools would allow Vermonters to hold polluters responsible in the event of a chemical release.and more » Read more [...]
Phillips 66 pipeline blaze in Paradis 'could burn for hours, this could burn for days' – The Advocate
The AdvocatePhillips 66 pipeline blaze in Paradis 'could burn for hours, this could burn for days'The AdvocateTrucks and a power pole smoke next to a Phillips 66 pipeline fire that burns over 50 feet in the air in Paradis, La. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. St. Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne said two employees were injured and one employee is unaccounted for. One of ...and more » Read more [...]
The ExxonMobil Near-Disaster You Probably Haven't Heard Of | The … – Huffington Post
Huffington PostThe ExxonMobil Near-Disaster You Probably Haven't Heard Of | The ...Huffington PostThe ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance, Calif., after an explosion on Feb. 18, 2015, which nearly caused the release of highly toxic hydrofluoric acid.and more » Read more [...]
The ExxonMobil Near-Disaster You Probably Haven't Heard Of – Huffington Post
Huffington PostThe ExxonMobil Near-Disaster You Probably Haven't Heard OfHuffington PostExxonMobil's “worst-case” chemical-release scenario filed with the EPA estimated that no more than 2 percent of its HF supply could escape, endangering more than 255,000 residents up to 3.2 miles away. The EPA is investigating whether that figure is ...and more » Read more [...]
Worker critically injured in chemical explosion at plant – EMS1.com – EMS1.com
Worker critically injured in chemical explosion at plant - EMS1.comEMS1.comOfficials said no one else was hurt, but others had to be decontaminated.and more » Read more [...]
Worker critically injured in chemical explosion at plant – EMS1.com
Worker critically injured in chemical explosion at plantEMS1.comSELBYVILLE, Del. — Fire officials say a worker suffered facial trauma and burns in a chemical explosion at a poultry processing plant in Selbyville. Selbyville Fire Chief Matthew Sliwa said by telephone that firefighters were called to the Mountaire ...and more » Read more [...]
New look at near-disaster at Torrance refinery raises questions … – 89.3 KPCC
89.3 KPCCNew look at near-disaster at Torrance refinery raises questions ...89.3 KPCCAn explosion at an ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance caused four minor injuries on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Daniella Segura/KPCC. 100402 full ...and more » Read more [...]
'This could burn for days': 1 worker remains hospitalized, 1 still missing after pipeline fire in Paradis – The Advocate
The Advocate'This could burn for days': 1 worker remains hospitalized, 1 still missing after pipeline fire in ParadisThe AdvocateTrucks and a power pole smoke next to a Phillips 66 pipeline fire that burns over 50 feet in the air in Paradis, La. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. St. Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne said two employees were injured and one employee is unaccounted for. One of ...and more » Read more [...]
'This could burn for days': 1 workers remains hospitalized, 1 still missing after pipeline fire in Paradis – The Advocate
The Advocate'This could burn for days': 1 workers remains hospitalized, 1 still missing after pipeline fire in ParadisThe AdvocateTrucks and a power pole smoke next to a Phillips 66 pipeline fire that burns over 50 feet in the air in Paradis, La. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. St. Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne said two employees were injured and one employee is unaccounted for. One of ...and more » Read more [...]
New look at near-disaster at Torrance refinery raises questions about safety – 89.3 KPCC
89.3 KPCCNew look at near-disaster at Torrance refinery raises questions about safety89.3 KPCC... miles of the refinery. ExxonMobil's "worst-case" chemical-release scenario filed with the EPA estimated that no more than 2 percent of its HF supply could escape the site. It said that amount would endanger more than 255,000 residents up to 3.2 ...and more » Read more [...]
Four people treated by ambulance crews after 'suspected chemical … – Wisbech Standard
Wisbech StandardFour people treated by ambulance crews after 'suspected chemical ...Wisbech StandardFour people were treated by ambulance crews yesterday after reports of a suspected chemical leak in Elm led to a road being closed. PHOTO: Fenland Police.and more » Read more [...]
Four people treated by ambulance crews after 'suspected chemical leak' in Elm which led to Gosmoor Lane road closure – Wisbech Standard
Wisbech StandardFour people treated by ambulance crews after 'suspected chemical leak' in Elm which led to Gosmoor Lane road closureWisbech StandardFour people were treated by ambulance crews yesterday after reports of a suspected chemical leak in Elm led to a road being closed. PHOTO: Fenland Police. Fire and ambulance crews from Wisbech, March and St Neots were called to Fenmarc Produce ...and more » Read more [...]
Four people treated by ambulance crews after 'suspected chemical leak' in Elm which led to Gosmoor Lane road closure – Cambs Times
Cambs TimesFour people treated by ambulance crews after 'suspected chemical leak' in Elm which led to Gosmoor Lane road closureCambs TimesPolice, fire crews and the ambulance service are all on the scene. PHOTO: Fenland Police. Archant. Four people were treated by ambulance crews yesterday after reports of a suspected chemical leak in Elm led to a road being closed. Share. Comment.and more » Read more [...]
The ExxonMobil near-disaster you probably haven't heard of – Center for Public Integrity
Center for Public IntegrityThe ExxonMobil near-disaster you probably haven't heard ofCenter for Public IntegrityExxonMobil's “worst-case” chemical-release scenario filed with the EPA estimated that no more than 2 percent of its HF supply could escape, endangering more than 255,000 residents up to 3.2 miles away. The EPA is investigating whether that figure is ... Read more [...]
UPDATE: Four receive medical treatment after chemical leak at Cambridgeshire produce factory – Peterborough Telegraph
UPDATE: Four receive medical treatment after chemical leak at Cambridgeshire produce factoryPeterborough TelegraphEmergency services were called to reports of a suspected chemical leak at Fenmarc Produce Limited on Gosmoor Lane in Elm near Wisbech at around midday. Police closed the road and fire crews from Wisbech, March and St Neots attended the incident. Read more [...]
Latin American Herald Tribune – Fire at Chemical Plant Belches … – Latin American Herald Tribune
Latin American Herald Tribune - Fire at Chemical Plant Belches ...Latin American Herald TribuneVALENCIA, Spain – A fire at a chemical plant that belched a thick black cloud of smoke over the eastern port city of Valencia on Wednesday and forced the ...and more » Read more [...]
Fire at Chemical Plant Belches Black Smoke over Spanish City, 3000 Evacuated – Latin American Herald Tribune
Fire at Chemical Plant Belches Black Smoke over Spanish City, 3000 EvacuatedLatin American Herald TribuneVALENCIA, Spain – A fire at a chemical plant that belched a thick black cloud of smoke over the eastern port city of Valencia on Wednesday and forced the evacuation of around 3,000 workers was still burning at sunset, emergency services told EFE. Up to ... Read more [...]
Huge fire engulfs Valenica chemical plant in Fuente del Jarro | Daily … – Daily Star
Daily StarHuge fire engulfs Valenica chemical plant in Fuente del Jarro | Daily ...Daily StarA MASSIVE blast has rocked a factory sending plumes of thick black smoke high into the sky.and more » Read more [...]
Firefighters investigate chemical leak in Belton plant room – Grantham Journal
Firefighters investigate chemical leak in Belton plant roomGrantham JournalFirefighters were called to a chemical leak at a premises off the A607 at Belton earlier today. Crews from Grantham, Sleaford, Brant Broughton and Billingborough, including a command unit from Market Rasen attended. The leak happened in a plant room ... Read more [...]
City Approves Contract With US Nitrogen For Fire Training Facility – Greeneville Sun
City Approves Contract With US Nitrogen For Fire Training FacilityGreeneville Sun... and Aldermen approved the contract, which is a continuation of an earlier agreement that calls on the Greeneville Fire Department to provide fire, hazardous materials and other emergency protections to US Nitrogen's liquid ammonium nitrate plant in ... Read more [...]
Huge explosion as chemical factory engulfed in flames – Daily Star
Daily StarHuge explosion as chemical factory engulfed in flamesDaily StarThe incident happened at a chemical plant in the town of Paterna in Valencia, Spain, this morning. Videos posted on Twitter show the building totally smothered by flames and thick smoke in the air. The local fire department said at least one person was ...and more » Read more [...]
BREAKING: Huge explosion as factory engulfed in flames – Daily Star
BREAKING: Huge explosion as factory engulfed in flamesDaily StarThe incident happened at a chemical plant in the town of Paterna in Valencia, Spain, this morning. Videos posted on Twitter show the building totally smothered by flames and thick smoke in the air. The local fire department said at least one person was ... Read more [...]
Commissioners updated on fire at the Port – Claremore Daily Progress
Claremore Daily ProgressCommissioners updated on fire at the PortClaremore Daily ProgressRogers County Emergency Management (RCEM) Scotty Stokes gave an overview of the weekend fire at a chemical plant in Catoosa during a regular meeting Monday of the Rogers County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Stokes said Advance ... Read more [...]
Report: Dangers remain 3 years after West explosion – Fire Chief
Fire ChiefReport: Dangers remain 3 years after West explosionFire ChiefWEST, Texas — Almost all Texas fertilizer plants like the one that exploded nearly three years ago in West — killing 15 people and injuring hundreds — are within a quarter-mile of a residence and little has been done to protect the public, the U.S ...Report: Not Enough Done Since West ExplosionTexas TribuneFinal report on West Fertilizer Explosion releasedKXXV News Channel 25Board presents report on investigation Read more [...]
UPDATE: OSHA opens investigation after chemical leak kills Richmond County deputy, injures several others – WJBF-TV
WFXG.comUPDATE: OSHA opens investigation after chemical leak kills Richmond County deputy, injures several othersWJBF-TVAUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – NewsChannel 6 has learned that a representative with OSHA is now on the scene of Xytex. NewsChannel 6 has reached out to a representative for OSHA and they confirm that there is an open investigation. We will continue to keep ...UPDATE: Richmond County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of one of their own; Deputy dead, 4 others hospitalized ...WFXG.comGeorgia Read more [...]
Report: Not Enough Done Since West Explosion – Texas Tribune
Fire ChiefReport: Not Enough Done Since West ExplosionTexas TribuneThe Texas Legislature's efforts to beef up state oversight and avert deadly disasters like the 2013 West fertilizer plant explosion have been “not entirely adequate,” the federal Chemical Safety Board says in its final report. by Kiah Collier Jan ...Report: Dangers remain 3 years after West explosionFire ChiefFinal report on West Fertilizer Explosion releasedKXXV News Channel 25Board presents report on investigation of Read more [...]
UPDATE: Richmond County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of one of their own; Deputy dead, 4 others hospitalized … – WFXG.com
WFXG.comUPDATE: Richmond County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of one of their own; Deputy dead, 4 others hospitalized ...WFXG.comThey held a news conference today to remember the man they lost in yesterday's chemical leak. Sergeant Greg Meagher lost his life in the line of duty last night. During the whole entire conference, you could literally hear a pin drop. That's how ...Richmond County Deputy dead, several injured in liquid nitrogen ...WJBF-TVGeorgia cop dies after inhaling liquid nitrogen Read more [...]
Richmond County Deputy dead, several injured in liquid nitrogen … – WJBF-TV
WJBF-TVRichmond County Deputy dead, several injured in liquid nitrogen ...WJBF-TVRichmond County Deputy dead, several injured in liquid nitrogen incident.Georgia cop dies after inhaling liquid nitrogen during sperm bank rescueRTLaw enforcement community remembers Sgt. Greg Meagher, killed in line of dutyWRDW-TVGA Deputy dies after inhaling chemicals - KRISTV.com | Continuous News Coverage | Corpus ChristiKRIS Corpus Christi NewsThe Augusta Chronicle -WRDW-TVall 76 news articles » Read more [...]
Official: No public hazards from Sterling Ethanol chemical spill – Journal Advocate
Official: No public hazards from Sterling Ethanol chemical spillJournal AdvocateAccording to Sterling Police Chief Tyson Kerr, who is serving as acting city manager while Don Saling is on vacation, the spill was a liquid form of sodium hydroxide, which the plant uses as a cleaning solution. Kerr stressed that the chemical did not ... Read more [...]
Fire crews spend eight hours dealing with chemical leak near … – Kent Online
Fire crews spend eight hours dealing with chemical leak near ...Kent OnlineFirefighters spent around eight hours dealing with a chemical leak on a lorry.and more » Read more [...]
Georgia cop dies after inhaling liquid nitrogen during sperm bank rescue – RT
RTGeorgia cop dies after inhaling liquid nitrogen during sperm bank rescueRTThe August Fire Department and a HazMat team managed to shut off the chemical leak and found Meagher and the employee unresponsive inside the building. Both were taken to Augusta University Hospital were Meagher was pronounced dead. No update ...GA Deputy dies after inhaling chemicals - KRISTV.com | Continuous News Coverage | Corpus ChristiKRIS Corpus Christi Newsall 44 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical leak in Ascension Parish contained – WBRZ
WBRZChemical leak in Ascension Parish containedWBRZBATON ROUGE - Hazmart crews have contained a hydrochloric acid leak in Ascension Parish, and emergency responders have been working to neutralize the chemical. A hazmat team was called to the scene on Ashland Road near Highway 30. Someone ...Chemical leak on train sparks evacuation in Gonzales: reportNOLA.comLatest: Acid leak from damaged rail car 'under control' in Ascension Parish; Ashland Road reopensThe AdvocateHydrochloric acid leak that Read more [...]
Fire in offices at Port of Catoosa chemical research plant – Washington Times
Fire in offices at Port of Catoosa chemical research plantWashington TimesCATOOSA, Okla. (AP) - Firefighters say a fire at a chemical research building at the Port of Catoosa damaged offices, but did not affect any chemicals at the plant. Rogers County Emergency Management Director Scotty Stokes told reporters the fire was ...and more » Read more [...]
'They coughed uncontrollably' Brit boxer David Haye in London City Airport chemical horror – Daily Star
Daily Star'They coughed uncontrollably' Brit boxer David Haye in London City Airport chemical horrorDaily StarCOMMUTERS started "coughing uncontrollably" as London City Airport was evacuated over a chemical incident, David Haye has revealed. 0. By Tom Evans / Published 21st October 2016. David Haye evacuated from London City Airport GETTY. FEAR: David ...London City Airport evacuated after sudden sickness of passengersUPI.comall 268 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical leak blamed on London City Airport evacuation – TravelMole
Daily StarChemical leak blamed on London City Airport evacuationTravelMolePolice say a suspected chemical leak caused the evacuation of London City Airport on Friday. Hundreds of passengers and crew were told to leave the building after fire alarms went off at about 4pm on Friday and aircraft were grounded with arrivals ...'They coughed uncontrollably' Brit boxer David Haye in London City Airport chemical horrorDaily StarLondon City Airport evacuated after sudden sickness of passengersUPI.comall Read more [...]
