Understanding Thermal Runaway in Industrial Facilities Thermal runaway is one of the most dangerous types of industrial chemical emergencies because it can rapidly escalate into catastrophic fires, explosions, toxic releases, and mass-casualty events. The term refers...
A worker was killed and two others were injured during an industrial accident at a plant in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Authorities say the incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. at the GIE plant located at the end of Grand Bayou Road in...
A devastating explosion rocked the Perdue feed mill facility in Cofield, North Carolina, in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 21, 2026. According to Hertford County officials, the blast occurred around 2:15 a.m., leaving one worker dead and three others...
An underground pipeline explosion and fire in rural Washington County, Iowa, prompted a large emergency response on February 14, 2026. Authorities reported that multiple 9-1-1 calls were received around 10:50 a.m. describing a large fire and explosion in the 2000...
New information has emerged following the February 9, 2026 fire at the Valero refinery in Ardmore, Oklahoma, five individuals were transported for medical evaluation after the incident. Tragically, the family of one of the injured workers, has now confirmed that he...
A fire broke out at the Valero refinery in Ardmore, Oklahoma on February 9, 2026. The refinery, located in northeast Ardmore near Refinery Road and Veterans Boulevard, generated heavy black smoke that was visible in the area. Emergency responders, including the...
An explosion at an industrial facility in Washington County, Pennsylvania sent four people to the hospital on the evening of January 29, 2026, prompting a large emergency response and triggering an investigation by state and federal agencies. The blast occurred at the...
On January 27, 2026, an explosion was reported at the Tokai Carbon CB facility in Borger, Texas. According to information released by local officials and the company, the incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. during unloading operations and involved a third-party...
Authorities are responding to a major chemical incident in Channelview, Texas, after an estimated one million gallons of spent sulfuric acid were released early Saturday morning at an industrial facility along the Houston Ship Channel. Officials say the leak is now...
A worker was killed during an industrial accident involving a crane along the West Beltway in Harris County on Friday, December 12, 2025. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene just after 7 a.m. at a worksite located at 2201...