Youngstown, Ohio – A reported explosion shook downtown Youngstown, Ohio, causing significant damage to the Realty Building on East Federal Street. The front of the building sustained extensive damage, with the facade blown off, as reported by WKBN. Firefighters were seen rescuing individuals from the building, which houses a Chase Bank on the ground floor … Read more
ZAVALLA, Texas – A church in Deep East Texas suffered significant damage on Monday, likely due to an explosion that occurred during construction. Emergency crews from multiple volunteer fire departments rushed to the scene at the Solid Rock Baptist Church located on FM 2109 in Zavalla. Authorities reported that the incident was initially mistaken for … Read more
Los Angeles, California – Authorities in Van Nuys are currently investigating the cause of an explosion that caused significant damage to an apartment building on Woodman Avenue Saturday night. The Los Angeles Fire Department received reports of the explosion around 5:38 p.m. in the 7300 block of Woodman Avenue. According to Connor Thompson, an LAFD … Read more
Samara, Russia – Rail traffic in the Samara region of Russia faced disruptions on Monday following an explosion that damaged a railway bridge over the Chapaevka River, as reported by local emergency services. The incident, which occurred around 5:00 am, resulted in the suspension of rail traffic through the affected bridge due to damages to … Read more
Wood River, Nebraska – A devastating explosion at a house on East 11th St. in Wood River has left a congregation without a place to worship this weekend. The explosion, which occurred on Saturday morning, completely destroyed the house, although authorities have not yet released any information about the occupants or possible injuries. Thankfully, no … Read more
St. Petersburg, Russia – An apartment building in St. Petersburg, Russia, suffered significant damage due to what authorities are calling an “emergency” situation on Saturday morning. According to Russian state news agency Tass, the damage was caused by an “explosion,” although local news and social media sources are reporting that a drone struck the building. … Read more
Sterling, Virginia – An explosion in a Virginia home caused $2.5 million in damages and impacted five other nearby homes, according to the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials. The incident resulted in significant destruction, leading to a costly aftermath for the affected properties. The explosion, which occurred in Sterling, Virginia, shocked residents and emergency … Read more
KOCHI, India – A tragic explosion at a firecracker storage facility resulted in one fatality and nearly 24 injuries in Tripunithura’s Choorakkad on Monday. The blast also caused damage to nearby houses and buildings. The deceased, 27-year-old Vishnu from Thiruvananthapuram Uloor, suffered severe burns when the firecrackers he was transporting exploded during unloading. Despite being … Read more
ROGERS, Texas (AP) — Investigators are working to determine the cause of an explosion that occurred inside a car wash in Rogers, Texas. The blast took place on the same property as an Exxon gas station and a liquor store on Thursday, Jan. 18. Bell County Fire Marshal Shane Geers stated that the explosion is … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas – A man from Tarrant County has initiated legal action against a utility company and the management of a historic hotel in downtown Fort Worth after an explosion caused significant damage to the building. The blast, which was believed to be caused by a gas explosion at a basement-level restaurant, resulted in … Read more