Archive for Chemical Release
2 injured in Nitro chemical spill – Charleston Gazette
2 injured in Nitro chemical spillCharleston GazetteTwo workers were injured and transported to a hospital after a nitric acid spill at Catalyst Refiners in Nitro on Saturday afternoon, according to emergency officials. ... The Institute Fire Department responded but did not need to enter the facility ...and more »
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Car bombs kill 42 in Tripoli as Obama calls developments in Syria 'grave … – GlobalPost
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Car bombs kill 42 in Tripoli as Obama calls developments in Syria 'grave ...GlobalPostA team of UN chemical weapons inspectors is less than 10 miles from the site of the attack, but has so far been denied access by the Syrian government, despite international calls, including Russia's, for Assad to allow the UN to investigate. ... Ban ...and more »
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Mount Vernon building evacuated after chemical leak from air conditioner … – The Journal News | LoHud.com
Mount Vernon building evacuated after chemical leak from air conditioner ...The Journal News | LoHud.comMOUNT VERNON — Workers at the Westchester County Department of Senior Program and Services who were evacuated following a chemical leak early Friday won't be able to return to their offices until Wednesday at the earliest, officials said. The leak ...
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Deadline for comments on fracking rule – Climate activists wary of House … – Politico
Deadline for comments on fracking rule - Climate activists wary of House ...Politico“The revised rule provides for an operator to obtain a statewide exemption if the state has adopted hydraulic fracturing rules that include chemical disclosure, well construction, and well bore pressure testing. Since BLM is dedicated to minimizing ...and more »
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Paramedic arrested for having pipe bomb components after Texas fertilizer … – Daily Mail
Paramedic arrested for having pipe bomb components after Texas fertilizer ...Daily MailAt a public memorial last month for the 12 people killed responding to the fire at the plant, Reed appeared in a videotaped eulogy for Cyrus Reed, a volunteer firefighter from Abbott, Texas, who Bryce Reed referred to as his 'brother', though the two ...
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Syria: Witnesses Describe Alleged Chemical Attacks – Human Rights Watch
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Syria: Witnesses Describe Alleged Chemical AttacksHuman Rights WatchIt seems unlikely that this could have been the source of a large chemical release. Two doctors told Human Rights Watch that affected people consistently showed symptoms including suffocation; constricted, irregular, and infrequent breathing; muscle ...Impotence: White House Issued Syrian 'Red Line' One Year AgoTown Hallall 1,384 news articles »
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Impotence: White House Issued Syrian 'Red Line' One Year Ago – Town Hall
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Impotence: White House Issued Syrian 'Red Line' One Year AgoTown Hall"No doubt it's a chemical release of some variety -- and a military release of some variety," said Gwyn Winfield, the editor of CRBNe World, the trade journal of the unconventional weapons community. Russian officials, predictably, are muttering that ...Syria: Witnesses Describe Alleged Chemical AttacksReuters AlertNetall 1,339 news articles »
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'Houses full of dead people' after alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria … – GlobalPost
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'Houses full of dead people' after alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria ...GlobalPostGwyn Winfield, editor of a trade journal on unconventional weapons called CRBNe World, said, "No doubt it's a chemical release of some variety — and a military release of some variety," according to Foreign Policy. "There's no smoking gun here, but it ...US Spies, Experts: Chemical Weapons Likely in Syria AttackForeign Policy (blog)Syria: Witnesses Describe Alleged Chemical AttacksEurasia Read more [...]
Chemical leak at Sunderland hotel – Sunderland Echo
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Chemical leak at Sunderland hotelSunderland EchoSix fire crews from Fulwell, Sunderland Central, Farringdon and Newcastle Central stations went to the Queen's Parade site, as well as ambulances, although no one was hurt. Raoul Lemmerling, general manager of the hotel, said: “A filter burst in the ...
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Brekkie Wrap: WikiLeaks leaker Bradley Manning gets 35 years in prison; Syria … – Herald Sun
Brekkie Wrap: WikiLeaks leaker Bradley Manning gets 35 years in prison; Syria ...Herald SunWHILE you were sleeping, WikiLeaks leaker Bradley Manning was sentenced to 35 years in prison, and Syria's brutal civil war saw its darkest day yet, with reports 1300 people were killed in chemical attacks. ... In other news overnight, Schapelle Corby ...and more »
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Kansas School Bus Crash: Multiple Injuries Reported As Vehicle Overturns In … – Huffington Post
Kansas School Bus Crash: Multiple Injuries Reported As Vehicle Overturns In ...Huffington PostAbout 50,000 liters (13,200 gallons) of crude oil that leaked from a pipeline operated by PTT Global Chemical Plc, has reached the popular tourist island in Thailand's eastern sea despite continuous attempts to clean it up. (AP Photo) ... Exploding ...and more »
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The Cable: US Spies, Experts: Chemical Weapons Likely in Syria Attack – Foreign Policy (blog)
The Cable: US Spies, Experts: Chemical Weapons Likely in Syria AttackForeign Policy (blog)"No doubt it's a chemical release of some variety -- and a military release of some variety," said Gwyn Winfield, the editor of CRBNe World, the trade journal of the unconventional weapons community. While the Obama administration says it has ...and more »
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Fire crews investigating chemical leak at Marriot resort – Central Florida News 13
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Fire crews investigating chemical leak at Marriot resortCentral Florida News 13Fire crews investigating chemical leak at Marriot resort. BREAKING NEWS: Check back often for the latest updates. The call to firefighters came in around 5 a.m. Crews responded to the hotel located at 8701 World Center Drive. Last Updated: Wednesday ...
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VFD Closer To Determining Cause Of Chemical Fire [GALLERY] – WCTV
VFD Closer To Determining Cause Of Chemical Fire [GALLERY]WCTVAssociated Press Release. VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Authorities in south Georgia say fire crews were continuing to monitor the scene of a chemical explosion that rocked an industrial complex, injuring three people. Valdosta city officials said in a ...
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One injured in explosion at plant on West Bank – WWL
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One injured in explosion at plant on West BankWWLAccording to the JPSO, a truck was unloading a chemical at the plant into tank when something sparked an explosion. "The incident occurred at ... The fires from the explosion were quickly extinguished and emergency crews put a foam on the tank ...Petroleum Plant Explosion in HarveyWGNOall 15 news articles »
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Petroleum Plant Explosion in Harvey – WGNO
Petroleum Plant Explosion in HarveyWGNOWGNO News has learned of an explosion, or possibly series of explosions, at the Kinder Morgan petro-chemical plant, located on the Harvey Canal and 4th Street on the West Bank. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office deputies and emergency personnel are on ...and more »
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Made in Morris: A look at the high-tech manufacturing sector – Dailyrecord.com
Made in Morris: A look at the high-tech manufacturing sectorDailyrecord.comMade in Morris-Odyssey Specialty Vehicles: Odyssey Specialty Vehicles in Wharton where the staff converts SUVs, vans, trucks, and trailers into emergency vehicles used by police, fire, rescue, hospital, governmental, and other personnel. ... Tucked ...
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Military Affairs: The man who prepared Haifa for war – Jerusalem Post
Military Affairs: The man who prepared Haifa for warJerusalem PostIt was set up in the 1991 Gulf War to deal with missiles carrying conventional and chemical warheads. It remained fixated on an erroneous concept. It was ready for Scuds from Iraq, but didn't respond during the Second Lebanon War to Hezbollah rockets,” ...
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Chemical leak closes I-295 in Chesterfield – Progress Index
Chemical leak closes I-295 in ChesterfieldProgress IndexCHESTERFIELD - Two lanes of I-295 have been closed since 8 a.m. to clean up a chlorine solution leak from a small box truck. The leak occurred on I-295 going north slightly south of Route 10. Lt. Jason Elmore with Chesterfield Fire and EMS said that ...and more »
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Rayong community runs emergency evacuation drill – Pattaya Mail
Rayong community runs emergency evacuation drillPattaya MailResidents and rescue workers practice emergency drills in Song Pheenong, Rayong. Located closest to the integrated oil refining and production plant, Song Pheenong must be on constant alert for accidents that could spread fire or chemical gases into ...
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Chemical reaction may be cause of Valdosta plant explosion – WGCL Atlanta
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Chemical reaction may be cause of Valdosta plant explosionWGCL AtlantaValdosta Fire investigators believe a chemical reaction may have caused that huge fire at a chemical recycling plant in Valdosta Wednesday afternoon. ... Perma-Fix reps are not releasing any information on the victims but say they are in stable condition.Valdosta fire under investigationMoultrie ObserverFire crews monitor Valdosta chemical plant blastAccess North Georgiaall 17 news articles »
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Chemical mishap confines some residents in St. Anthony – Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Chemical mishap confines some residents in St. AnthonyMinneapolis Star TribuneChemical leak keeps St. Anthony residents inside. Updated: August 15, 2013 - 9:10 PM. The spill from a truck in St. Anthony drew nine local agencies and two state ones before it was neutralized. hide. Emergency workers were at the scene of a chemical ...St. Anthony chemical leak forces residents indoorsPioneer PressArea in St. Anthony secured due to chemical leakKIMTall 9 news articles »
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Valdosta explosion identities released – WGCL Atlanta
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Valdosta explosion identities releasedWGCL AtlantaAnother was airlifted there from South Georgia Medical Center. Jamey Mitchell was treated at SGMC and released. Representatives from the EPA, Georgia EPD, Lowndes County EMA, and Valdosta Fire Department monitored the scene Wednesday night to ...Valdosta explosion injures 3Moultrie Observerall 14 news articles »
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St. Anthony chemical leak forces residents indoors – Pioneer Press
St. Anthony chemical leak forces residents indoorsPioneer PressResidents in St. Anthony were asked to close their windows and doors and stay inside after a chemical leak in the city Thursday morning. Authorities say a truck operated by Horizon Commercial Pool Supply was making deliveries when a container leaked ...
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Investigation Into Cause Of Valdosta Chemical Plant Blast Continue [GALLERY] – WCTV
Investigation Into Cause Of Valdosta Chemical Plant Blast Continue [GALLERY]WCTVAssociated Press Release. VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Authorities in south Georgia say fire crews were continuing to monitor the scene of a chemical explosion that rocked an industrial complex, injuring three people. Valdosta city officials said in a ...
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Presidio, OJ are sister cities, in case of emergencies – Bigbendnow
Presidio, OJ are sister cities, in case of emergenciesBigbendnowThe cities on either side of the border, due to the agreement, will put into place disaster responses, with an emphasis on accidental chemical spills. Should such an event occur, ... either state or federal services. Incident Commanders are also ...
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Tank cars going through eugene in a still from a video by PictureEugene – Eugene Weekly
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Tank cars going through eugene in a still from a video by PictureEugeneEugene WeeklyTop fittings, through which the tank is loaded and unloaded, are one of the primary sources of release for a tank car involved in an accident, according to a 2011 report in the Journal of Hazardous Materials. .... Paul Orum, an independent consultant ...
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Fire crews monitor Valdosta chemical plant blast – WSAV-TV
Fire crews monitor Valdosta chemical plant blastWSAV-TVFire crews monitor Valdosta chemical plant blast. Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2013 6:53 AM EST. Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013 6:53 AM EST. VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) - Authorities in south Georgia say fire crews were continuing to monitor the scene of a ...
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Impact of Train Wreck, Chemical Release Still Felt in South Jersey Town – NJ Spotlight
Impact of Train Wreck, Chemical Release Still Felt in South Jersey TownNJ SpotlightImpact of Train Wreck, Chemical Release Still Felt in South Jersey Town. WHYY/NewsWorks | August 15, 2013. Hundreds of residents have lawsuits pending gainst Conrail amid questions about the risks of transporting hazardous materials by rail. paulson ...
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Four people taken to hospital after chemical leak at Conoco building – KHOU
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Four people taken to hospital after chemical leak at Conoco buildingKHOUHOUSTON—A Conoco building in west Houston was evacuated Wednesday morning because of a chemical leak. Four people were taken by ambulance to nearby hospitals to be checked out. It happened at the Wellness Center on the huge Conoco campus ...Drivers warned to avoid area after chemical leak at ConocoPhillipsHouston Chronicleall 5 news articles »
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Explosion At Industrial Park In Valdosta [GALLERY] – WCTV
Explosion At Industrial Park In Valdosta [GALLERY]WCTVValdosta fire fighters remain at the scene tonight of the chemical fire that occurred earlier today at 1612 James P. Rodgers Circle. Fire fighters are ... The chapter has volunteers from four counties and the chapter's Emergency Response Vehicle at the ...and more »
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Drivers warned to avoid area after chemical leak at Conoco Phillips – Houston Chronicle
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Drivers warned to avoid area after chemical leak at Conoco PhillipsHouston ChronicleA chemical leak at the Conoco Phillips campus in west Houston forced the evacuation of one building and led to a warning for drivers to avoid the area, officials said. Officials said no injuries have been reported and shelter-in-place orders have not ...Conoco building in west Houston evacuated due to chemical leakKHOUall 2 news articles »
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Conoco building in west Houston evacuated due to chemical leak – KHOU
Conoco building in west Houston evacuated due to chemical leakKHOUConoco building in west Houston evacuated due to chemical leak. Conoco building in west Houston evacuated due to chemical leak. A Conoco building in west Houston was evacuated Wednesday morning because of a chemical leak.
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The Feds Think a Database Can Stop Chemical Plants from Exploding – Motherboard (blog)
The Feds Think a Database Can Stop Chemical Plants from ExplodingMotherboard (blog)Nearly four months after a tiny fertilizer factory in West, Texas exploded into a disaster of historic proportions, the Obama administration is finally taking steps to improve regulation of the thousands of plants housing deadly toxic chemicals in the ...
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Bus trip to land of frac-sand mining provides insight to 'new' industry – Decorah Journal
Bus trip to land of frac-sand mining provides insight to 'new' industryDecorah JournalFrac sand is being mined for use in the process of "fracking," short for hydraulic fracturing, an extreme extraction process used to release petroleum, natural gas (including shale gas, tight gas and coal seam gas) from tightly compressed bedrock ...and more »
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Chemical Plant Disasters Highlight the Value of Community Engagement – ThomasNet News (press release)
Chemical Plant Disasters Highlight the Value of Community EngagementThomasNet News (press release)Many communities are glad to have chemical plants providing jobs and other economic benefits. At the same time, the risk of accidents raises concerns — especially when news reports focus on high-profile disasters, such as the April explosion at the ...
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BREEZE Incident Analyst 1.2 Streamlines Accidental Chemical Release and … – Environmental Expert (press release)
BREEZE Incident Analyst 1.2 Streamlines Accidental Chemical Release and ...Environmental Expert (press release)Dallas (August 12, 2013) -- BREEZE®, the market-leading air dispersion modeling software used by environmental professionals around the world, today announced the release of Incident Analyst 1.2 for accidental chemical releases and consequence ...
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I-Team: Communication breakdown during chemical leak? – WBXH
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I-Team: Communication breakdown during chemical leak?WBXHIt was a chemical leak that was limited to West Baton Rouge until people in East Baton Rouge were advised to avoid downtown and a shelter in place was recommended. But now, Mayor Holden says his emergency teams were not getting official word from ...Madisonville's Friends restaurant destroyed in "suspicious" fireFOX 8 News WVUE-TVall 23 news articles »
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Chemical leak sealed after lightning strikes plant in Port Allen – WBXH
Chemical leak sealed after lightning strikes plant in Port AllenWBXHCrews are on the scene of a major early morning fire at a restaurant in St. Tammany Parish. The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal reported it has deputies on the scene of a blaze at Friends RestaurantMore >>. Officials said the investigation into ...and more »
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Chemical leak causes LA-1 in Port Allen to temporarily close – NOLA.com
Chemical leak causes LA-1 in Port Allen to temporarily closeNOLA.comChemical leak causes LA-1 in Port Allen to temporarily close. Print · Chelsea Brasted, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune By Chelsea Brasted, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune Email the author | Follow on Twitter on August 12, 2013 at ...Chemical leak reported at Port Allen facilitySacramento BeeChemical leak sealed after lightning strikes plant in Port AllenWBXHLA-1 closed in Port Allen due to unspecified Read more [...]
