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Crews recover remains of 6 of 9 workers after WA tank rupture

May 29

Crews battle fire at chemical plant in west suburbs

May 29

Warrant served at CA aerospace facility after chemical tank crisis

Jun 10

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2 dead, 9 remain missing in chemical tank rupture

May 28

50K under evacuation in CA over chemical tank explosion threat

May 25

Tank leaking toxic chemicals in CA will spill or explode: officials

May 23

Chemical leak at plant kills 2 people, sends 19 more to hospital

Apr 22

44 treated after sulfuric acid leak at Texas facility: Officials

Dec 27, 2025

GA chemical plant fire sent plume containing chlorine high into air

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Sunday Update: Authorities urgently try to stop California chemical tank explosion

May 24

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Authorities urgently try to stop California chemical tank explosion

May 24

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Residents sheltered in place for hours after Texas chemical plant explosion

Nov 8, 2023

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Indiana chemical plant leak causes yellow plume

Mar 15, 2023

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EPA finds no health risks to residents after chemical plant fire

Jan 20, 2023

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Officials answer questions amid residents' concerns about chemical plant fire

Jan 12, 2023

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La Salle residents pull together after chemical plant fire

Jan 12, 2023

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Residents concerned about apparent chemicals after massive fire

Jan 12, 2023

Latest Stories

Caught on camera: Fire at Louisiana oil refinery sends tower of black smoke into air

The company said the fire is contained to the refinery's property, about 40 miles west of New Orleans, and there have been no injuries.

Aug 25, 2023

At least 1 injured in possible explosion at Sherwin-Williams plant in Texas, police say

At least one employee was injured and treated at the scene early Monday, authorities said.

Aug 7, 2023

Residents near Dow Chemical plant in Louisiana ordered to stay inside after several explosions

Residents near the plant had to shelter in place for hours and were ordered to turn off air conditioners after tall flames and heavy smoke could be seen rising from the site.

Jul 15, 2023

Worker missing after 'violent explosion' at Massachusetts chemical facility: VIDEO

The moment of the explosion was caught on video.

May 4, 2023

La Salle chemical plant: More than 1M lbs of chemicals destroyed; no health risks found, EPA says

The Carus company said Thursday that cleanup is expected to wrap up by the end of next week. However, several parts of the plant will have to be torn down.

Jan 20, 2023