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An explosion at CF Industries' chemical plant near Yazoo City, Mississippi, caused an ammonia leak and prompted evacuations, but no injuries were reported. Emergency responders are managing the situation, and air monitoring is ongoing to ensure public safety.
Ukraine claimed to have struck a key chemical plant in Russia's Bryansk region using Storm Shadow missiles, describing it as vital to Moscow's war effort, while Russia reported intercepting Ukrainian drones and no injuries or damages were reported from the attack.
A massive fire at a chemical plant near Shepherd, Texas, prompted a shelter-in-place and evacuations. The fire occurred at Sound Resource Solutions and SoundRS Logistics, with no danger to residents in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Fire Department provided support, and local schools implemented emergency protocols to ensure safety. Images and videos show large flames and smoke towering over the area.
A massive fire at a chemical plant in Shepherd, Texas, near Houston, is prompting evacuations. All employees are accounted for, with only one worker suffering a minor burn injury. Residents of Livingston, located several miles north of Shepherd, are being asked to shelter in place. The fire is still ongoing, and authorities are urging people to stay updated on the situation.
An explosion occurred at a chemical plant in Rochester, causing extensive damage to the building and equipment. No chemicals were released beyond the plant property, and there were no injuries reported as the plant was not in operation at the time and only three workers were on site. The Rochester Fire Department responded to the incident.
A fire at a Louisiana chemical plant triggered explosions, causing flames and smoke to billow into the air. Residents within a half-mile of the plant were urged to shelter indoors for several hours and turn off their air conditioners. The fire started in an area handling ethylene oxide, a flammable and toxic chemical, but no injuries were reported. Dow Chemical, along with environmental officials, is monitoring air quality, and no hazards have been detected so far. Ethylene oxide can cause lung injuries and is linked to cancer with long-term exposure.
A fire at Dow Chemical's plant in Louisiana triggered explosions, prompting emergency officials to urge nearby residents to shelter indoors for several hours. The fire started in an area of the plant that handles ethylene oxide, a flammable and toxic chemical. No injuries were reported, and the company accounted for all its workers. Residents within a half-mile of the plant were told to shut off their air conditioners and ceiling fans. The fire has been substantially reduced, and air quality is being monitored. Ethylene oxide can cause lung injuries and has been linked to cancer with long-term exposure.
Ukraine's military intelligence agency, GUR, has accused Russia of preparing a "man-made catastrophe" at the Titan chemical plant in annexed Crimea. The GUR claims that Russian forces are mining the workshops of the plant, which could result in an explosion that would release a cloud of ammonia over the surrounding areas. The plant has already caused pollution in the past, and the GUR warns that an attack on the plant could have terrible consequences.
A fire broke out in an olefins unit at Shell's Deer Park, Texas chemical plant, injuring six people. The extent of their injuries is unknown. A large column of black smoke could be seen rising from the fire in the olefins unit located near Highway 225 in the Houston suburb of Deer Park. Operations at the neighboring Pemex refinery were continuing despite the fire in the chemical plant.
An explosion at a chemical plant in Newburyport, Massachusetts, has left one worker missing. Four workers were taken to the hospital and released. The building sustained major structural damage, preventing rescue crews from entering to search for the missing worker. Seqens North America, an active pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturing company, experienced a similar incident in 2020. Officials say there is no danger to area residents.
A chemical plant in Bristol, owned by Trinseo, has a history of mishaps, including at least four recent contamination incidents. The plant caused a toxic spill on Friday night, containing hazardous materials that threatened Philadelphia's drinking water. The site has been subject to frequent monitoring by government regulators, with the US Coast Guard detecting releases of acrylates from the Bristol facility into the Delaware twice before. The EPA had separately flagged two other acrylate releases. Trinseo officials did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office has determined that the explosion and fire at the INEOS Phenol plant in Pasadena, Texas, was caused by an accidental leak in a tanker truck during the offloading process of liquified petroleum gas. One person was injured in the blast, and the facility is currently shut down as crews work to determine the root cause of the incident.
An accidental fire broke out at the INEOS cumene production facility in Pasadena, Texas, after a liquid petroleum gas explosion occurred while liquid bulk trucks were delivering raw materials. One person was transported to the hospital, and all other staff members were accounted for. The fire was extinguished, and there are currently no known impacts to the community or shelters in place. Healthcare officials will be conducting an investigation and monitoring the air quality in the area to ensure it’s safe.
A massive fire broke out at the INEOS chemical plant in Pasadena, Texas, following two reported explosions. One person was taken to the hospital, and the cause of the fire is not yet known. The plant produces a number of products related to oil and gas, chemicals, and polymers. HazMat crews responded to the scene, and no impacts to the surrounding area have been announced by officials.