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A March 23 explosion and fire at Valero Energy's Port Arthur, Texas refinery destroyed a diesel hydrotreater and the control room for multiple hydrotreating units; there were no injuries reported and the refinery has a capacity of about 380,000 barrels per day.
A large explosion at Valero's Port Arthur refinery in Texas sent a thick smoke plume into the air and prompted shelter-in-place orders, which were lifted about 12 hours later as officials said there were no fatalities or injuries. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality deployed air-monitoring teams and Valero coordinated with local authorities; the refinery employs about 770 people and processes roughly 435,000 barrels per day. The incident comes amid volatility in oil and gas prices linked to global supply concerns tied to the Iran war.
A large explosion at Valero's Port Arthur refinery near the Texas coast produced a thick smoke plume and prompted officials to tell residents on the west side to shelter in place while firefighters battled the fire. There were no reported injuries. The refinery, which employs about 770 people and processes roughly 435,000 barrels per day, remains under monitoring as air-quality checks are conducted. Residents were urged to limit outdoor activity and stay indoors, and gas prices have spiked amid broader concerns about global oil supply linked to the Iran war.
A reported explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur sent thick black smoke and flames into the sky. First responders rushed to the scene, a shelter-in-place order was issued on the west side of Port Arthur, and sheriff officials say there are no reported injuries. Authorities believe the blast was likely caused by an industrial heater, with video showing a large plume of smoke and fire as residents felt the blast miles away.
An explosion at Valero's Port Arthur refinery produced thick black smoke and prompted authorities to issue a shelter-in-place for the west Port Arthur area (including Sabine Pass and Pleasure Island), with highways 82 and 87 closed as Valero and local responders coordinate; officials say there are no reported injuries and all workers are accounted for, and by late evening only flaring remained at the plant.
An explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur produced a large smoke plume and led authorities to shelter west-side residents. No injuries or evacuations were reported; hazmat and multiple fire departments responded, and air-quality monitoring is underway. Nederland reported no impact, and officials are coordinating with state agencies as the investigation proceeds.
A meteor exploded overhead over Southeast Texas on Saturday, producing a sonic boom heard across the Houston area. NASA says the blast released about 26 tons of TNT, and GOES East satellite data showed a green flash at 4:40 PM; residents reported hearing or seeing the event, with no injuries reported in initial notes.
An explosion lightly damaged an Orthodox Jewish school in Amsterdam in what the city’s mayor called a deliberate attack on the Jewish community; no injuries were reported, and security at Jewish institutions will be increased. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten condemned the act as unacceptable, and regional tensions over antisemitism have been noted following related incidents in nearby countries.
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam and the mayor called it a targeted attack against the Jewish community. Security was heightened as Dutch leaders condemned antisemitism and police released images of a suspected attacker. The incident fits a broader pattern of antisemitic violence in Europe, with related incidents in Rotterdam and Liège earlier in the week and expressions of solidarity from international leaders.
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam’s Buitenveldert, described by the mayor as a targeted attack on the Jewish community. The incident comes amid a broader wave of antisemitic violence in Europe tied to the Israel–Iran conflict, with related attacks and arrests reported in Rotterdam and Liège, and a separate synagogue incident in Michigan and a car-ramming attack in the United States under investigation.
An explosion near Tehran’s Quds Day march was reported by Iranian state media, with the cause unknown. Photos showed President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi among attendees, along with other senior figures; Ali Larijani blamed Israel, promising resilience as the incident develops.
Police in Oslo are examining an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy, with no injuries reported; authorities say an incendiary device detonated near the entrance and are pursuing multiple leads, including a possible targeted attack, while seeking witnesses and suspects.
An explosion at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo caused minor damage but no injuries were reported; authorities have not determined a cause, no arrests have been listed, and police deployed extensive resources around the embassy as the investigation continues.
An explosion struck the U.S. embassy in Oslo early this morning, prompting a large police response. Authorities say there are no injuries and the embassy sustained minor damage; investigators say there is no information yet on what happened or who was involved.
A blast struck the U.S. embassy in Oslo early Sunday, causing minor damage with no injuries, according to Oslo police. A search for the perpetrators was underway, with authorities reporting no additional devices found and saying there was no confirmed link to broader regional tensions at this time.