Columbus, Ohio – A paint manufacturer in Columbus, Ohio is taking legal action against Chubb for allegedly denying reimbursement exceeding $1 million. The lawsuit stems from an explosion at the company’s resin manufacturing plant, resulting in a hazardous chemical spill. Chubb has transferred the case to Ohio federal court. This situation underscores the complexities and … Read more
Greater Noida, India – A chemical plant in the Badalpur area of Greater Noida experienced a fire following an explosion on Saturday (January 12, 2025). Approximately two dozen fire tenders were dispatched to the scene to combat the blaze, which sent a thick column of black smoke into the sky visible from afar. The incident … Read more
Moscow, Russia – Russian authorities have apprehended a suspect connected to the assassination of chemical weapons chief Igor Kirillov. Kirillov, a key figure in the country’s chemical weapons program, was found dead in his home under suspicious circumstances. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, is believed to have ties to a larger … Read more
Moscow, Russia – The former head of Russia’s nuclear, biological, and chemical protection forces, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, is facing charges in absentia for the alleged use of banned chemical weapons in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Kirillov, who held the official title of Chief of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Troops of the … Read more
Beaumont, Texas – The state of Texas recently reached a significant settlement of $12.6 million with TPC Group concerning environmental violations connected to the explosions that occurred at the company’s Port Neches chemical plant in November 2019. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made this announcement on Friday, showcasing the state’s dedication to holding companies accountable … Read more
The Aleksin Chemical Plant in Russia’s Tula region faced a drone attack leading to a fire that halted operations and prompted the evacuation of staff. Sources from Ukraine’s SBU State Security Service revealed that the incident involved at least 13 drones hitting the plant, causing chemicals to ignite and releasing toxic orange smoke, particularly from … Read more
Sydney, Australia – Emergency crews rushed to the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Center in Darlington after reports of a chemical burn incident on Tuesday morning, as per Fire and Rescue New South Wales (NSW). The incident involved a chemical reaction between acid-based substances being moved for disposal, impacting one university staff member and two … Read more
Sydney, Australia – A chemical explosion at the University of Sydney on Tuesday resulted in three individuals being hospitalized. The incident, which took place at the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Center in the suburb of Darlington, led to emergency crews being called to the scene around 10 a.m. local time after reports of a … Read more
Sydney, Australia – A chemical explosion at the University of Sydney has resulted in three individuals being hospitalized. Paramedics responded to the scene just before 10 am following a minor chemical explosion that occurred while a worker was transporting chemicals. The reaction in the bucket led to a ‘vapour cloud’ and subsequent explosion, exposing three … Read more
Deer Park, Texas – An oil refinery in the Houston area experienced a tragic hydrogen sulfide leak that claimed the lives of two workers and left several others injured. The incident occurred on October 10, following a previous ammonia leak at a plastics plant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which resulted in serious injuries to four … Read more