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Late Thursday night, a massive fire erupted at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery in the Los Angeles area. Around 9 p.m., residents across the South Bay saw huge flames and black smoke lighting up the sky. Some reported hearing a loud blast and even a rumble that shook their homes. The LA County Fire Department responded to the incident and has since confirmed the fire has now been contained. Workers were on site at the time of the blast. One man…

A devastating incident unfolded in Downtown Houston when a boiler explosion at a hotel under construction left multiple workers injured. The explosion occurred around 11 a.m. at the Holiday Inn construction site at Texas Avenue and Austin Street, according to the Houston Fire Department. Officials reported that the blast caused the top floor of the building to collapse. Aerial footage from SkyFOX also showed portions of the exterior wall buckled close to the top of the building. Five construction workers…

A devastating tragedy occurred at Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe theme park on September 17, 2025. Kevin Zavala, a 32-year-old guest, became unresponsive while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster, a high-speed dueling coaster known for its sharp turns and launches. Emergency crews responded quickly, and Zavala was transported to a nearby hospital, but he was later pronounced dead. According to AP News, his cause of death has been ruled accidental, citing multiple blunt impact injuries. What remains unclear is…

When a building collapses with people inside, the impact is sudden and heartbreaking. In Texas, determining who might be legally responsible often comes down to how the structure was designed, maintained, or supervised.  A Houston premises liability lawyer with The Doan Law Firm can walk through the details with care so you are not left sorting it out alone. If questions are piling up after a collapse, we are here to help you find answers. Who May Be Held Liable…

On Tuesday morning, shelter-in-place orders were implemented across Clute, Lake Jackson, and multiple school campuses after a chlorine gas leak at Olin Plant B in Freeport, TX. Although the leak has been contained, the incident raised serious concerns for nearby residents’ health and safety. Timeline of the Incident 9:01 a.m. – Brazosport CAER (Community Awareness & Emergency Response) reported the chlorine leak at Olin Plant B, and emergency protocols were activated. A district-wide shelter-in-place order was announced by Brazosport ISD…