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Gas valve that failed ahead of U.S. Steel plant explosion was "significantly overpressurized" by workers, union VP says

The union vice president at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works is shedding new light on what led to the deadly explosion.

Louisiana explosion prompts 1-mile evacuation radius, Highway 51 closed; officials monitoring fire risk

Fire and debris are the main concerns after a plant explosion near Roseland Elementary. Students are being transported to ...

Viewer Photos, Videos Capture Blast, Smoke After Roseland Explosion

Emergency crews contain Roseland plant explosion aftermath; no injuries reported. Highway 51 remains closed, and evacuations ...

California's fire marshal revokes pyrotechnic licenses after deadly Esparto fireworks explosion

California's state fire marshal has officially revoked a number of pyrotechnic licenses as the investigation into the deadly ...

Esparto fireworks explosion to bring revoked licenses for companies involved

In a statement, Cal Fire said its Office of the State Fire Marshal has determined through its administrative investigation ...

Residents concerned for health with oily residue falling with rain after Smitty’s Supply explosion

In addition, residents in neighboring communities such as Amite, located approximately three miles south, reported finding a black oily substance mixed with soot in Friday’s rain.

Dramatic video captures beach town explosion after hit-and-run crash, 4 firefighters injured

A gas line explosion at a North Carolina veterinary office caught on camera sent at least three firefighters to a hospital ...

Heavy black smoke and flames seen after Louisiana explosion

An explosion at an automotive supply company in Roseland forced nearby residents and an elementary school to evacuate.

Where was site of deadly Sacramento house explosion?

The blast was a block north of Christian Brothers High School and was felt as far away as Land Park and East Sacramento.

Cargo ships delayed after coal carrier explosion near site of Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse

The main channel used by cargo ships to enter and exit the Port of Baltimore was closed off Tuesday as the Coast Guard sought ...

Preliminary findings from U.S. Steel suggest what may have caused deadly Clairton Coke Works explosion

U.S. Steel released preliminary findings about the potential cause of Monday's deadly explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke ...

‘Unprecedented event;’ Rumpke truck explosion at natural gas fill station under investigation

Moraine Fire Marshal Doug Hatcher told News Center 7’s Amber Jenkins that the explosion involved a Rumpke truck and propane ...