Babylon, Iraq – An explosion at an Iraqi military base housing former pro-Iran paramilitaries over the weekend was determined to have been caused by stored munitions, according to officials on Tuesday. The investigative committee ruled out an air strike as the cause of the blast, which took place at the Kalsu base in Babylon province … Read more
Baghdad, Iraq – A powerful explosion rocked a pro-Iran militia base in Iraq on Saturday, reportedly caused by an explosion in ammunition and rocket storage. The incident at this facility in the Iraqi capital has raised concerns and prompted investigations into the cause of the blast. The explosion occurred at a site widely known to … Read more
Fort Worth, Texas – Reports of loud noises heard in Fort Worth and surrounding areas of Tarrant County on Wednesday night were attributed to a private fireworks show. The North Hi Mount neighborhood shared a message from Fort Worth City Council member Macy Hill, District 7, stating that the show had been permitted and would … Read more
Williston, North Dakota – A potentially catastrophic situation was averted in Williston on a Friday night when an air fryer triggered an explosion and fire at a residential property. Quick thinking from a local police officer helped contain the flames, preventing extensive damage to the home. According to the fire department, the incident occurred at … Read more
Henrico County, Virginia – The Henrico Division of Fire swiftly responded to a reported microwave explosion in an apartment on Beacontree Lane on Thursday evening. The incident unfolded at 6:53 p.m., prompting firefighters to rush to the 8700 block of Beacontree Lane following reports of a microwave explosion. Fortunately, upon arrival at 6:57 p.m., responders … Read more
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A recent incident at the University of Missouri Medical School has left officials assessing the aftermath of an explosion and fire that caused significant damage to the building. According to a fire report, the incident, which occurred on the seventh floor of the medical school, is believed to have been caused by … Read more
Springfield, Illinois – A tragic accident in central Illinois involving a tanker truck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia resulted in the loss of five lives, with several others critically injured. The incident, which occurred on U.S. 40 in Teutopolis, led to an ammonia leak, prompting evacuations in the area. According to federal transportation official Tom Chapman, … Read more
AURORA, Colo. – A propane tank explosion in Aurora, Colorado on Thursday morning left two individuals injured, according to Aurora Fire Rescue. The incident occurred at 10:13 a.m. near Dearborn Way and East Second Avenue. The explosion resulted in a male patient sustaining life-threatening burns and a female patient being injured, both of whom were … Read more
ANN ARBOR, Michigan – A house explosion in the early hours of Monday morning resulted in a major fire and one person being hospitalized. The blast, which occurred on South Seventh Street around Princeton Avenue, devastated the house, leading to several street closures in the area. According to the Ann Arbor Police Department, the explosion … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A tragic tanker truck crash in central Illinois claimed the lives of five people after the truck, carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia, jackknifed and hit a utility trailer parked just off the highway. The incident occurred on U.S. 40 in Teutopolis, a small community about 110 miles northeast of St. Louis. According … Read more