Category: explosion

Russia Bus Explosion Kills 2, Injures 17; Cause Under Review

MOSCOW, Russia—A second person has died in southwestern Russia following an explosion on a city bus that also injured another 17 people, officials said Friday. Authorities said Thursday’s blast on the bus in the city of Voronezh was caused by leaky gas equipment. No trace of chemical explosives was found, they said. The Investigative Committee,…


1 Person Dead, 4 Still Missing in German Chemical Explosion

BERLIN—An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies in Germany killed at least one person Tuesday, with 16 injured and four still missing. Fire officials who tested the air said there did not appear to be a danger to nearby residents after authorities initially urged people to shelter inside. The explosion at the waste…


Explosion at German Chemical Complex Declared Extreme Threat

BERLIN—An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies shook the German city of Leverkusen on Tuesday, sending a large black cloud rising into the air. Germany’s Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance classified the explosion as “an extreme threat” and asked residents to stay inside and keep windows and doors closed, German…


16 Injured, 5 Missing in Explosion at German Chemical Hub

BERLIN—An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies shook the German city of Leverkusen on Tuesday, sending a large black cloud rising into the air. At least 16 people were injured and five remain missing. Germany’s Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance classified the explosion as “an extreme threat” and asked residents…


Gas Leak in Texas Home Likely Caused Blast That Injured 6

PLANO, Texas—A gas leak in a suburban Dallas home was the likely cause of an explosion that destroyed the house and heavily damaged the two next door, injuring six people, fire officials said Tuesday. Plano fire officials said further investigation would be needed to determine where in the home the leak happened before the single-story…


6 in Hospital After Explosion at Texas Residence: Reports

Six people are hospitalized after an explosion at a house in Texas on Monday, according to reports. The explosion took place at the 4400 block of Cleveland Drive, near West Park Boulevard and Coit Road at around 4:45 p.m. local time, Plano Fire-Rescue confirmed to The Dallas Morning News. The cause of the explosion is not…


13 Killed in Kenya Fuel Tanker Explosion

NAIROBI, Kenya—A fuel tanker exploded in western Kenya while people were siphoning fuel from it, killing 13 people, police said Sunday. Residents started siphoning fuel from the tanker after it was involved in a crash late Saturday with a trailer near the Malanga Village in Siaya county, Gem subcounty Police commander Charles Chacha said. “The…


Police Chief: 1 Dead in Oklahoma Asphalt Plant Explosion

ARDMORE, Okla.—One person was killed in an explosion Friday morning at an asphalt plant in southern Oklahoma, police said. Police Chief Kevin Norris said no one else was injured in the explosion at the Asphalt Express plant in Ardmore, about 90 miles south of Oklahoma City. “The ID of the deceased is still unknown, but…


Fiery Explosion Erupts on Ship at Major Global Port in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—A fiery explosion erupted on a container ship anchored in Dubai at one of the world’s largest ports late Wednesday, authorities said, sending tremors across the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates. There were no immediate reports of casualties, and it was unclear what triggered the blast. The blaze sent up…


Evacuations Ordered After Thai Chemical Factory Explodes

BANGKOK—A massive explosion at a chemical factory on the outskirts of Bangkok early Monday killed at least one person, injured dozens more, and damaged scores of homes, while prompting the evacuation of a wide area over fears of poisonous fumes and the possibility of additional denotations. Dense clouds of black smoke continued to billow from…