The offshore oil platform SANDUNGA was attacked by pirates on July 19, 2021. The platform is located in the Gulf of Mexico in the Bay of Campeche. Pirates were able to board the platform and steal tools and equipment. Reports indicate numerous shots were fired by...
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Death Toll from Winter Storm Uri Rises to 210
The death toll continues to rise following the Winter storm that pummeled much of Texas earlier this year. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, 210 residents of Texas died during Winter Storm Uri. Much of Texas experienced a loss of...
Robinson R-44 Helicopter Crash in Dare County, NC
There was a helicopter crash Dare County, North Carolina on July 19, 2021. The helicopter, a Robinson R-44, crashed in the area of the Albemarle Sound. The helicopter's debris was located by a Coast Guard helicopter crew. The helicopter was en route from the...
Chemical Leak at Dow Plant in La Porte, Texas
There was a chemical leak at the Dow Chemical Plant in La Porte, Texas on July 21, 2021. The La Porte Office of Emergency Management issued a shelter-in-place order, and even an evacuation order for some residents who live near the facility. The evacuation order...
Robinson R-44 Helicopter Crash near Rochester, MN – One Killed
There was a helicopter crash northeast of Rochester, Minnesota on July 19, 2021. The helicopter, a Robinson R-44, crashed in Elgin, Minnesota. The helicopter struck power lines before hitting the ground. Eyewitness accounts indicate there was a malfunction on the...
Fire at Olin Epoxy Plant in Crawford County, Georgia
There was a fire at the Olin Epoxy Plant located in Crawford County, Georgia on July 16, 2021. The fire occurred at the plant located approximately 25 miles west of Macon. It is unclear what caused the fire at this point in time. Residents have been instructed to...
Explosion at Ardmore, Oklahoma Asphalt Plant – One Dead
There was an explosion at the Asphalt Express plant located in Ardmore, Oklahoma on July 16, 2021. It is unknown what caused the explosion at this point in time. One person was killed in the explosion. No one was injured. The identity of the victim has not yet...
Chemical Leak at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, Texas
There was a chemical leak at the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, Texas on July 17, 2021. Dozens of people experienced skin irritation and respiratory issues as a result of the leak. Twenty nine people required care at local hospitals. It is...
Beechcraft Bonanza Crash in Napa County, California – Three Dead
There was a small plane crash in Napa County, California on July 16, 2021. The plane, a Beechcraft Bonanza, crashed while attempting to land at Angwin Airport-Parrett Field. The plane clipped trees and crashed south of the airport. The plane caught fire after...
Deadly Hot Air Balloon Accident in Vermont
There was a deadly hot air balloon accident in Orange County, Vermont on July 15, 2021. A pilot and four passengers departed the Post Mills Airport in Orange County, Vermont. The balloon attempted to land in a field and tipped over. One passenger fell out of the...