Sterling, Virginia – An investigation into a home explosion in Sterling, Virginia, has revealed that a leaking propane tank was the cause of the incident. The explosion resulted in significant damage to the home and surrounding areas. According to authorities, the propane tank leak led to a buildup of gas within the home, eventually igniting … Read more
GREELEY, Colo. – An oil and gas worker from Weld County who was severely injured in a tank explosion has recently been awarded a $30 million federal jury judgment against a Wyoming field services company. Steven Straughen, a worker on a Weld County well pad serviced by BHS Inc., suffered a life-altering injury, losing a … Read more
Two individuals suffered injuries in Aurora, Colorado, as a result of a propane tank explosion on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at 10:13 a.m. near Dearborn Way and East Second Avenue, according to Aurora Fire Rescue. A male patient sustained life-threatening burns, while a female patient also sustained injuries and both were transported to a … Read more
STERLING, Va. – The family of fallen Loudoun County firefighter Trevor Brown, who tragically lost his life in a house explosion in Sterling, Virginia, has been invited to the White House by President Joe Biden. Brown, 45, died while investigating a leaking underground propane tank that exploded, also injuring ten other firefighters and two residents … Read more
Los Angeles, California – A firefighter critically injured in a tractor-trailer explosion last week in Wilmington was extubated over the weekend and was reported to be awake and able to communicate, authorities confirmed. The explosion, caused by a compressed natural gas tank, also injured eight other firefighters, all of whom were released from the hospital … Read more
STERLING, Va. – A home explosion in Sterling, Virginia, resulted in the death of a volunteer firefighter and injured 13 others. The blast destroyed the home and damaged nearby residences, leaving a neighborhood in shock. Firefighters were responding to a report of a possible gas leak at the property when the explosion occurred, trapping first … Read more
LOS ANGELES, CA – A dangerous situation unfolded in Wilmington on Thursday morning as a group of Los Angeles firefighters sustained injuries when a semi-truck’s fuel tank exploded. The incident occurred as firefighters were responding to a call regarding a semi-truck carrying two 100-gallon tanks of compressed natural gas that had caught fire. As they … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A recent propane tank explosion at a south Sacramento-area Sikh temple was captured on surveillance footage, highlighting the magnitude of the incident. The explosion occurred at the Gurdwara Sacramento Sikh Society along Bradshaw Road in the Vineyard community, with newly released footage revealing the intensity of the flames and the ensuing chaos … Read more
TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. – The National Transportation Safety Board has initiated an investigation into a tragic collision in Illinois that resulted in a cargo tank overturning, spilling 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia. The incident occurred Friday night, resulting in five reported fatalities and the hospitalization of six others. The collision took place about a half-mile east … Read more
An explosion at a manufacturing company in Ottawa has left six workers dead as the second anniversary of the tragedy approaches. The blast at Eastway Tank, Pump and Meter took place on January 13, 2022, leading to the deaths of five employees and injuring a sixth who later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. … Read more