Using brake cleaner containing tetrachloroethylene to clean metal before welding can produce phosgene gas when exposed to welding heat, which is highly toxic and can be fatal. Proper safety measures, including protective clothing, masks, and avoiding chemical misuse, are essential to prevent serious health risks.
South Bend-based company Manufacturing Technology Incorporated (MTI) received commendation from NASA for their contribution to the successful Artemis-I moon mission, where they welded parts together for the engines.
Videos circulating online show a massive fire in an industrial warehouse in Ramenskoye, a town in the Moscow metropolitan area, with black smoke billowing over the city. The cause of the fire is suspected to be a breach of fire safety rules for welding. This incident comes amidst increasing drone strikes from Ukrainian forces in the Russian capital, although Ukraine does not typically claim responsibility for attacks within Russian territory.