HOLLADAY, Utah – Residents in a neighborhood in Holladay, Utah were forced to evacuate as fire authorities detonated a large cache of “ancient dynamite” found in a home. The emergency evacuation was issued by the Unified Fire Authority (UFA) as crews prepared for the controlled explosion in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The discovery … Read more
Midland, Texas – Authorities are currently carrying out evacuations within a one-mile radius of a gas plant explosion in Greenwood that took place early Wednesday morning. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries at the scene, located near the intersection of FM 1379 and ECR 120. Teams from the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department, Midland Fire … Read more
Spring Lake, Michigan – An evacuation alert imposed due to a fire and explosion risk in Spring Lake Township has been lifted, as confirmed by Ottawa County Director of Emergency Management Lou Hunt. The incident at Linamar Manufacturing on Apple Drive had raised concerns about a potential explosion, leading to the evacuation of residents living … Read more
Blue Ridge, Illinois – Students at Blue Ridge Junior High were released from school after a nearby explosion, with the suspect still on the run. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of the explosion and locate the individual responsible. The safety of the students and staff at Blue Ridge Junior High … Read more
San Juan Capistrano, California – Firefighters in San Juan Capistrano evacuated residents on Saturday due to a small kitchen explosion at an apartment complex. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department alerted the public at 2 p.m. that deputies and Orange County Fire Authority firefighters were responding to the incident at 74 Highway and Rancho Verde Road. … Read more
TUSTIN, Calif. – A man was apprehended on Tuesday after allegedly detonating a homemade firework near a shopping center in Southern California, according to the Tustin Police Department. The incident took place at The Village at Tustin Legacy, prompting authorities to evacuate several businesses, including Chipotle. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries and no damage … Read more
An ammonia leak caused by a truck accident in Illinois led to multiple fatalities and prompted an evacuation in the surrounding area. The incident took place on September 30th, 2023. The truck accident occurred in the city of Aurora, Illinois. The ammonia leak resulted in a large-scale evacuation to ensure the safety of the residents … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a tragic incident in central Illinois, a tanker truck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia was involved in a fatal crash that resulted in the deaths of five people. The crash occurred near the small community of Teutoplis, about 110 miles northeast of St. Louis, and led to an evacuation of the area. … Read more
Teutopolis, Illinois – A tragic accident occurred on Friday night, resulting in the deaths of five individuals and causing the evacuation of hundreds of residents due to a hazardous chemical leak. The incident involved a semitruck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia, which overturned and spilled more than half of its 7,500-gallon load. Effingham County Coroner Kim … Read more
Springfield, Illinois – Federal regulators are investigating a deadly crash involving a semitruck carrying a hazardous substance that led to the evacuation of residents in central Illinois. The crash caused “multiple fatalities” and dangerous air conditions due to the release of anhydrous ammonia. The National Transportation Safety Board spokesperson, Jennifer Gabris, confirmed that their agency … Read more