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local20 hours ago•2 min saved

Propane line cut and grinder ignition blamed for Annapolis house explosion

Investigators say a propane line was inadvertently cut during HVAC work, allowing gas to accumulate inside the Annapolis home; a metal grinder then sparked ignition, causing a fatal explosion that killed 76-year-old Linda Synowczynski and left a man seriously injured; the propane company did not contribute to the incident. Officials urge proper gas-handling by professionals and safety precautions if gas is suspected, noting the explosion was accidental and not propane company fault.

via WBAL-TV|

#annapolis #explosion #gas-leak

local6 days ago•3 min saved

Toledo Brent Industries Blast Claims Two Lives

Two workers died in an early-morning explosion at the Brent Industries facility on South Ave in Toledo. About 12 workers were inside at the time; the plant houses mineral spirits. Flames soared over 100 feet, the building partially collapsed, and crews contained the blaze by about 6:15 a.m. One victim has been identified as Mary Allen, 64, with the other not yet named. The investigation into what caused the blast is ongoing.

via WTVG|

#brent-industries #explosion #industrial-facility

world7 days ago•2 min saved

Kabul school blast injures students as details remain unclear

An explosion hit the private Shama-e Hidayat school in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi district around 4:30 pm, injuring several students; authorities have not confirmed casualties or the cause, with some reports citing a hand grenade and no government comment yet. The area has a history of ISIS-K attacks targeting Hazara communities.

via Al Jazeera|

#afghanistan #explosion #isis-khorasan

world12 days ago•0 min saved

Blast at Rotterdam Port Leaves One Dead, Several Injured Amid Power Outage

An explosion at the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, killed at least one person and injured several others. A transformer fire caused a major power outage in the port’s industrial area, and investigators have set up a crime scene to determine the cause.

via NBC News|

#explosion #injuries #port

local12 days ago•5 min saved

Portage Home Explosion Kills One as Severe Storms Rock Northwest Indiana

A suspected home explosion in Portage, Indiana during a severe storm left one person dead and leveled the residence, as emergency responders faced debris and hazardous conditions amid widespread storm damage and power outages. Authorities are investigating the cause, with roads blocked and response times extended; residents were asked to stay home, and Portage declared an emergency while schools canceled classes due to the destruction and ongoing recovery efforts.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#derecho #explosion #indiana

world18 days ago•1 min saved

Moscow burial links Russian general to Aerospace Forces chief after restaurant blast

Major General Valery Plokhotnyuk, buried Aug 5 in Moscow, is identified as a victim of the Aug 1 explosion at Balzi Rossi restaurant, reportedly a party for Alexander Chayko, commander of Russia’s Aerospace Forces. Independent outlets verified his death via state registries and noted possible ties to Chayko, including a contact calling him “Masha’s Godfather.” Chayko’s son-in-law Daniil Peredriy, also linked to the party, was confirmed dead from Aug 1 and buried Aug 6. The piece mentions earlier mixed reports about another general, with some sources suggesting a hoax. Meduza also notes its AI-assisted translation process in preparing the story.

via Meduza|

#aerospace-forces #explosion #military

world18 days ago•2 min saved

Mystery Swirls Around Two Russian Generals’ Deaths Linked to Moscow Blast

Two senior Russian officers, Lt. Gen. Igor Yerusalimov and an unidentified major general, died under unexplained circumstances, with reports suggesting both may have been victims of the August 1 explosion at Moscow’s Balzi Rossi restaurant; funerals were held in Moscow under tight security, fueling secrecy and speculation of links to Aerospace Forces commander Aleksandr Chaiko. Authorities have not publicly explained the deaths, and observers note Russia has lost many generals, with at least 19 killed by early 2026.

via UNITED24 Media|

#explosion #generals #military

technology18 days ago•2 min saved

Faulty valve blamed for Blue Origin New Glenn explosion; new hardware planned

Blue Origin says a faulty main oxygen valve on a BE-4 engine caused the Florida explosion during a static fire; updated hardware will be manufactured by the end of the month, no injuries were reported, and NASA-backed testing of the upper stage will continue with a goal to fly again by year-end.

via WESH|

#be-4 #blue-origin #explosion

local19 days ago•5 min saved

Bronx apartment fire after explosion leaves 1 dead, 14 injured

A five-alarm explosion and ensuing fire at a Bronx apartment building on East 209th Street left one person dead and 14 injured as hundreds of FDNY responders fought the blaze; gas was shut off by Con Edison and the Red Cross is providing emergency assistance to affected residents; the cause of the blast is under investigation.

via ABC7 New York|

#apartment-fire #bronx #explosion

world19 days ago•2 min saved

Drone-maker chief in Russia badly wounded in roadside blast near Yekaterinburg

Vladimir Tkachuk, head of Uraldronzavod which develops the Upyr drones for the Russian military, was hospitalized in grave condition after a car explosion near Bolshoy Istok outside Yekaterinburg; authorities gave no details or suspects, and the incident follows a series of attacks Moscow blames on Kyiv.

via NBC News|

#drones #explosion #russia

world20 days ago•2 min saved

Moscow restaurant blast kills aerospace chief’s son-in-law

A blast at Moscow’s Balzi Rossi restaurant killed Daniil Perediry, the son-in-law of Russia’s Aerospace Forces commander Oleksandr Chaiko, and injured several others. Reports say Chaiko may have been the intended target, with details pointing to a remotely detonated device and a private event at the restaurant; eyewitness accounts described security checks and vehicles linked to security services nearby. Perediry’s death was reflected in his business records, and there are varying reports about the fate of Chaiko’s wife, Maria. Ukrainian authorities and President Zelensky said the incident would be answered; Russian officials labeled it a terrorist attack and investigations continue.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#aerospace-forces #assassination #explosion

world22 days ago•1 min saved

Kumamoto mall tragedy: 22-year-old dies after re-entering to safeguard cash post-quake

A 22-year-old mall employee in Kumamoto died after re-entering a damaged Aeon Mall to secure the store’s cash, following her employer’s instructions; about five minutes later an explosion occurred, killing her, as her family seeks accountability from the tenant company.

via The Tokyo Reporter|

#death #earthquake #explosion

middle-east22 days ago•6 min saved

Hezbollah-placed explosive injures five Lebanese soldiers, IDF says not an Israeli strike

The IDF says Hezbollah deployed the explosive that wounded five Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon; the device, run over by Lebanese troops, belonged to Hezbollah, not Israel. Lebanon initially blamed an Israeli strike in the Kafr Kila/Kfara area, but later retracted that claim, saying the blast came from a suspicious object.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#explosion #hezbollah #idf

world23 days ago•3 min saved

Three killed, 15 injured in central Moscow restaurant blast

An explosion near a central Moscow restaurant terrace left three dead and 15 injured; investigators and emergency services are at the scene, with state TV noting a possible gas canister detonation as a cause, though this has not been confirmed.

via The Moscow Times|

#explosion #gas-canister #moscow

world23 days ago•1 min saved

Explosion Near Moscow Café Kills at Least 3, Injures 15

A blast near a cafe in Kudrinskaya Square, Moscow, killed at least three people and injured 15, as authorities launched an investigation and traffic and metro access were briefly disrupted.

via Al Jazeera|

#casualties #explosion #investigation