Chemical plant that sent chlorine gas billowing across Pulaski Skyway has history of fires NorthJersey.com
Fires in 1988 and 1993 and a chlorine leak in 2005 at Alden Leeds shut highways and forced residents indoors, much as this weekend’s incident did.
New Jersey chemical plant fire sends fumes over Pulaski Skyway New York Post
A chemical plant fire in New Jersey sent noxious smoke billowing into the air near Newark — and officials urged residents to shut their windows to avoid the…
Chemical plant fire closes portion of Pulaski Skyway, residents asked to remain indoors NJ.com
A fire at a chlorine plant in Kearny Friday shut down a portion of the Pulaski Skyway in the area and caused officials to warn residents to remain indoors because …
Chlorine Plant Fire In New Jersey Sparks Warnings To Keep Windows Closed In Nearby Areas CBS New York
KEARNY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – A fire at a chemical plant in New Jersey is causing several nearby areas to warn residents to keep their windows closed …
Chemical plant fire closes portion of Pulaski Skyway NJ.com
A fire at a chlorine plant in Kearny Friday shut down a portion of the Pulaski Skyway in the area, according to multiple reports. The highway was closed in both …
Answering questions about the effect of environment on health Ensia
Ensia is a solutions-focused nonprofit media outlet reporting on our changing planet. Published by the Institute on the Environment.
Chemical leak evacuates Precision Cast Parts KOIN.com
A hazmat team rushed to Precision Cast Parts Wednesday afternoon after a pipe broke potentially spilling hyrdochloric acid and nitric acid, Clackamas Fire told …
Health officials say ‘chemical release’ affecting some Liberty Co. waters WSAV-TV
Health officials are urging swimmers and fishers to stay out of some waters in Liberty County due to “a chemical release.”
Liberty Co. recommends no swimming or fishing after chemical release WTOC
The Liberty County Health Department says there’s been a chemical release and they’re recommending no swimming, wading, fishing, or playing in these …
LCHD issues chemical warning for several locations fox28media.com
A chemical release in Liberty County has shut down waterways for swimming, fishing, wading or playing Tuesday. According to theLiberty County Health …
Small flash fire erupts at ITC Deer Park facility as cleanup continues Chron
A small flash fire erupted at Intercontinental Terminals Company’s Deer Park chemical storage plant Tuesday as workers took apart one of the tanks in the farm …
Chemical leak kills 3 workers The Tribune India
TheTribune: MUMBAI:Chemical leak at an industrial unit in Palghar district resulted in the death of three workers on Sunday.
Chemical leak causes highway closure near Boscobel WXOW.com
A leak from an anhydrous tank north of Boscobel Saturday evening had authorities warning people to stay indoors.
Chemical leak causes highway closure near Boscobel WKOW
Authorities have contained a spill north of Boscobel that had them warning people to stay inside Saturday evening.
China investigates toxic chemical leak The Manila Times
Authorities in North China’s Shanxi Province are investigating the aluminum manufacturer amid a chemical liquid leak scandal, and relocating residents nearby.
Avoid coastline after spill in Houston Ship Channel: Officials | abc13.com KTRK-TV
WHAT’S THAT SMELL? Residents in 11 communities are complaining Friday night of a gasoline or chemical-like odor.
Chemical Leak Reported At Lone Star College-University Park Patch.com
Chemical Leak Reported At Lone Star College-Univer – Spring, TX – Officials at LSC-University Park are evacuating the 6th floor of building 12-13 after a …
Chemical Leak Injures 2 At Lone Star College-University Park Patch.com
Chemical Leak Reported At Lone Star College-Univer – Spring, TX – Officials at LSC-University Park evacuated the 6th floor of building 12-13 after a reported …
Opinion: Selfie Deaths Raise Disturbing Questions About Our Mental Health Times of San Diego
Selfie deaths also beg a larger question related to the overall health and well-being of Americans, particularly young people.
Latest fire adds to growing list of incidents at Wacker’s Charleston, Tennessee, chemical plant Chattanooga Times Free Press
A fire at the Wacker Polysilicon plant early Saturday morning required help from area emergency responders and added to the list of safety incidents at the …
Harmless chemical released inside Wacker facility during weekend fire WRCB-TV
The Bradley County fire chief and EMS director says a chemical was released during a fire at the Wacker Chemie Plant on Saturday, but it was harmless to …
Update on the April chemical leak at Y-12 National Security Complex WATE 6 On Your Side
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) – Officials at the Y-12 National Security Complex say they are still evaluating things after a chemical leak on April 4.
Cops: No chemical leak at Penang school, only experiment gone wrong Malay Mail
GEORGE TOWN, May 6 — State police confirmed that there is no chemical hazard at Bayan Lepas secondary school thought to have experienced a chemical …
2 dead, 2 still missing after Waukegan chemical plant explosion Chicago Tribune
Two people are confirmed dead and two remain missing following a Waukegan chemical plant explosion that shook houses throughout Lake County and …
1 dead, 2 missing after explosion at chemical plant in Waukegan Lake and McHenry County Scanner
One person is dead, four people were injured and two others remain missing after a massive explosion and fire at a chemical factory in Waukegan Friday …
How Harris County is gearing up to handle chemical fires [Opinion] Houston Chronicle
The county wasn’t prepared, writes County Judge Lina Hidalgo. But that’s changing.
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