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al-monitor.comworld1 hr ago
Explosion at Qatar LNG Site Leaves 54 Injured and 18 Missing
An explosion occurred at a liquefied natural gas facility in Qatar. Authorities reported 54 people injured and 18 missing. Rescue operations are underway at the site.
citizen.co.zaworld11 hrs ago
Factory Explosion in Ras Laffan Injures Workers but Causes No Public Hazard
An internal explosion at a factory in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial Area injured multiple people. Officials attributed the blast to a technical malfunction and stated no hazardous leak threatens the public.
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Hanwha Aerospace forms safety committee after Daejeon factory fire
Hanwha Aerospace said it created an 11-member independent committee to review safety practices after a factory fire killed five workers. The company also reported a sharp rise in safety spending and outlined further investment plans.
koreatimes.co.krworld14 days ago
Hanwha Aerospace CEO Booked Over Fatal Daejeon Plant Explosion as Police Launch Full Investigation
Labor authorities booked Sohn Jae-il on suspicion of violating the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. Three company officials, including the CEO and plant head, are barred from leaving South Korea.
koreatimes.co.krworld16 days ago
First Funeral Held for Victim of Fatal Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Factory in Daejeon
The initial service for one of five workers killed in the June 1 explosion took place Saturday morning. Company officials said workers were cleaning propellant residue when the blast occurred.
koreatimes.co.krworld18 days ago
Labor authorities raid Hanwha Aerospace over Daejeon factory explosion
Workplace safety officials searched the company's Seoul headquarters and Daejeon plant on Thursday. The raid is part of an investigation into a Monday explosion that killed five workers and injured two others.
japantimes.co.jpworld20 days ago
Explosion and fire at South Korean defense plant kills five
An explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon killed five workers and injured two others on Monday. Officials have not released the cause or identified the victims.
koreatimes.co.krworld20 days ago
Fire at SK Hynix Cheongju Plant Quickly Extinguished, No Impact on Chip Production
A fire and toxic gas leak at SK Hynix's Cheongju semiconductor plant in South Korea led to the evacuation of about 3,600 workers. Seven people were injured in the incident, which occurred on Monday mid-morning.
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koreatimes.co.krworld20 days ago
Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Plant in Daejeon Kills Five, Injures Two
Five workers died and two others were injured in a blast at the Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon on June 1, 2026. Authorities have not yet identified the victims, and one of the injured remains in critical condition.
Japan Timesworld21 days ago
Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Plant in Daejeon Kills Five, Injures Two
An explosion and fire occurred Monday at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon, South Korea. Five workers died and two others were injured during operations involving rocket propellant production.
koreatimes.co.krworld21 days ago
South Korean Party Leaders Urge Scaled-Back Campaigning After Factory Explosion
Ruling and opposition party leaders directed candidates to suspend or tone down campaign activities after an explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace factory killed five people. The blast occurred two days before scheduled local elections.
vancouversun.comworld24 days ago
Explosion at Washington Paper Mill Kills at Least Two
An explosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, killed at least two people. Local residents expressed sadness but said they were not surprised given prior cutbacks.
livemint.comworld25 days ago
Chemical Tank Implodes at Washington Paper Mill, Killing One and Leaving Nine Missing
A tank holding nearly 900,000 gallons of corrosive white liquor collapsed Tuesday at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington. One worker died, nine others remain unaccounted for, and nine people were injured.
newser.comworld26 days ago
Chemical Tank Rupture at Washington Pulp Mill Leaves Fatalities and Injuries
A white-liquor tank ruptured Tuesday morning at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill in Longview, Washington. Authorities reported multiple critical injuries and an undetermined number of fatalities.
newser.comworld26 days agoUpdated
Chemical Tank Rupture at Washington Pulp Mill Kills at Least One, Injures Nine
A white liquor tank ruptured at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, on Tuesday morning. Authorities reported multiple fatalities and critical injuries with no public threat.
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New York Postworld26 days ago
Chemical Vat Implosion at Washington Paper Mill Injures Multiple Workers
A chemical vat implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington, injured several people Tuesday morning. Fire crews and a hazardous materials team responded to the 7:18 a.m. incident.
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sabcnews.comworld28 days ago
Rescuers Search for Two Missing After China Mine Blast Kills 82
Search teams continued work Sunday for two people unaccounted for after a gas explosion at a mine in northern China. Authorities said the facility had serious safety violations.
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politics28 days ago
Rescuers Search for Survivors After Shanxi Coal Mine Blast Kills 82
Rescue teams continued operations Sunday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province after a gas explosion Friday evening killed at least 82 miners. Two miners remain missing and dozens are hospitalized.
South China Morning Postworld46 days ago
Explosion at China Fireworks Factory Kills 26, Injures 61 in Hunan
An explosion at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang city, Hunan province, killed at least 26 people and injured 61 on Monday afternoon. Rescue operations have concluded, with authorities detaining company staff and halting all local fireworks produ…
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BBC Newsworld47 days agoUpdated
Explosion at Fireworks Factory in China's Hunan Province Kills 26 and Injures 61
An explosion at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan province, killed at least 26 people and injured 61 on Monday afternoon. Rescue operations concluded with evacuations and detentions, while President Xi Jinping called for a swift investigation. Local authorities halted all firew…
rte.ieworld48 days ago
Explosion at China Fireworks Factory Kills 21, Injures 61 in Liuyang
A blast at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang, Hunan province, killed 21 people and injured 61 on Monday afternoon. President Xi Jinping ordered a thorough investigation and strict accountability. Rescue efforts involved nearly 500 personnel and m…
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insurancejournal.comfinance74 days ago
Valero Port Arthur Refinery Diesel Hydotreater Control Room Destroyed in March Explosion
An explosion at Valero Energy's Port Arthur refinery in Texas on March 13 destroyed the control room of the diesel hydrotreater unit, according to sources. The incident occurred during maintenance work and involved a fire that was contained without injuries. The event has prompte…
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