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Eric Jones / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)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.ieExplosion at China Fireworks Factory Kills 21, Injures 61 in Hunan Province
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…
insurancejournal.comValero 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…