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On Friday morning, a powerful explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Hickman County left multiple people dead and at least 19 others missing. After assessing the plant, the scene was described by Humphreys County Sheriff, Chris Davis, as one of total destruction. Fighting back tears, he stated, “There’s nothing to describe. It’s gone. It’s the most devastating scene I’ve seen in my career.” What We Know So Far Just before 8 a.m., emergency crews rushed to the scene as the…

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…

At least five workers have suffered injuries after an explosion occurred at a container terminal at Galveston Port, according to city officials. At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, the Galveston Fire Department was dispatched to a call involving a small fire and explosion at the Texas International Terminals property. Galveston police spokesperson Kurt Koopman stated that five workers were injured in the incident. A City of Galveston Office of Emergency Management spokesperson states that the workers were welding a pipe…

Indoor gas leaks can lead to significant health effects and major structural damage if left unchecked. Both natural gas and propane are flammable, and they can cause explosions under the right conditions. Here, we want to briefly review the main warning signs that you could have a gas leak inside your home. If you suspect you have a gas leak, immediately leave the premises and contact emergency authorities. Should an incident occur, an explosion accident attorney may be able to…