Baghdad, Iraq – An overnight explosion rocked a military base in Iraq, leading to speculation that it was caused by stored ammunition and rockets, as reported by local media sources. The base, located in Babylon province, was reportedly utilized by the pro-Iran group Popular Mobilisation Forces. Despite the explosion, no warplanes or drones were observed … Read more
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A series of fiery explosions rocked a field in Ocala early Monday morning, engulfing four sheds and a storage building in flames, according to the Marion County Fire Rescue team. Units swiftly responded to the scene in the 7700 block of SW 22nd Ave around 5:15 a.m., where a 5,000-square-foot storage … Read more
FRANKLIN SQUARE, New York – A man from Long Island found himself in legal trouble after a garage fire led to fireworks going off in Nassau County, creating a chaotic scene as thick black smoke filled the air, authorities disclosed on Wednesday. Louis Distefano, 57, faced charges on Tuesday related to the incident, including possessing … Read more
Clinton Township, Michigan – A series of explosions rocked a business in Clinton Township on Monday night, with authorities revealing that the cause of the blasts was the illegal storage of nitrous oxide and butane canisters. These explosive incidents sent metal canisters flying through the air, tragically resulting in the death of a man who … Read more
Researchers at RMIT University have made a groundbreaking advancement in energy storage technology by introducing recyclable ‘water batteries.’ These innovative batteries are designed to provide a safe alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries, addressing concerns about fire and explosion risks. Unlike lithium-ion batteries that use organic electrolytes, the ‘water batteries’ utilize water as a key component, … Read more
MELBOURNE, Australia – A team of researchers from RMIT University in Australia has introduced a new innovation in energy storage called ‘water batteries.’ These batteries are designed to offer a safer alternative to traditional lithium-ion energy storage systems. By using water instead of organic electrolytes, the team aims to eliminate the risk of fires or … Read more
ALANDI, Maharashtra – A massive explosion and fire occurred at a chemical storage on the premises of a closed alloy factory in Solu village near Alandi, Maharashtra, India. The blast, which happened around 5pm on Friday, injured many people near the site as well as those passing by at the time. The death toll at … Read more
Kochi, India – One person died, and nearly 24 others were injured in a massive explosion at a firecracker storage facility in a residential area in Tripunithura’s Choorakkad on Monday. The blast also caused significant damage to nearby houses and buildings. The victim was identified as Vishnu, a 27-year-old man from Thiruvananthapuram Uloor who was … Read more
DeBary, Florida – A man has been found guilty of first-degree murder for fatally shooting his childhood friend inside a DeBary storage unit. Julio Cesar Rivera, 52, faces the possibility of the death penalty after being convicted of the killing. Rivera shot 40-year-old Roberto Ovalle in the back of the head on December 8, 2019, … Read more