All articles tagged with #gas leak
Two days after the Clyde Apartments blast in Oak Cliff killed at least three people, including a child, the complex’s attorney says Barba Drilling’s truck was at ground zero when the gas leak occurred. Atmos Energy faces a separate lawsuit alleging it ignored warning signs, while investigators continue to piece together what happened as residents seek housing and support.
A fire broke out on the inactive Platform Habitat offshore oil rig near Carpinteria, prompting the evacuation of 26 workers (two with minor injuries) after a gas leak sparked the blaze. Crews closed a safety valve, the fire was contained by around 11 a.m., and authorities established a 1,000-yard perimeter. Officials said there is no immediate threat to the environment or public as the platform—currently being decommissioned—undergoes safety checks.
A suspected carbon monoxide leak at a Solid Unity Nigeria Ltd lead‑and‑zinc mine in Plateau State, Nigeria, killed about 33–37 miners and left more than 20 others injured or rescued as dawn shift ended; the site was sealed and investigations began amid security concerns in the region.
A gas-leak explosion ripped through a nine-story building in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a four-year-old girl and injuring 14 others; authorities evacuated residents as emergency crews responded, with Tasnim citing a gas leak as the cause. U.S. and Israeli officials said the blast was not linked to any military action, and investigators continue amid regional tensions.
An apartment-building explosion in Bandar Abbas killed a 4-year-old and injured at least 14, with local media blaming a gas leak, as Iran prepared for a naval drill in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.
Four people injured in a Pennsylvania nursing home explosion are suing the facility and a natural gas utility, alleging negligence in failing to address a gas leak that led to the blast, which resulted in one death and multiple injuries.
A natural gas pipeline in Castaic was likely ruptured due to significant land movement, which was linked to previous landslides in the area. The incident caused a major gas leak and freeway shutdowns, but the leak was contained and there is no health risk reported.
The 5 Freeway in Castaic reopened after a natural gas leak from a major pipeline caused hours of closure, traffic delays, and a shelter-in-place order for nearby communities. The leak was safely contained, with no injuries reported, and investigations into the cause, possibly related to recent land movement, are ongoing.
A gas leak from a ruptured 34-inch pipeline in Castaic, Los Angeles County, led to a shelter-in-place order affecting nearly 15,000 residents and the temporary closure of a major highway, causing significant traffic delays. No injuries or explosions were reported, and authorities continue to investigate the cause of the leak.
A natural gas line rupture in Castaic led to a significant explosion, prompting a nearly four-hour closure of the 5 Freeway and a shelter-in-place order for residents, with no injuries reported. The incident caused traffic chaos and a gas smell detected miles away, but the leak was eventually contained and the freeway reopened.
A gas line rupture near Castaic on the 5 Freeway caused a major shutdown, a loud explosion, and a shelter-in-place order for 14,000 residents, but roads have since reopened and no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause, with significant land movement observed near the site.
A gas explosion at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, caused a fire that resulted in the deaths of one resident and one employee, injured 20 others, and led to a partial building collapse. The incident is under investigation, with preliminary beliefs pointing to a gas leak in the facility's basement, and first responders are credited with saving lives through quick action.
A deadly explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home caused by a suspected gas leak resulted in one resident and one employee death, multiple injuries, and extensive structural damage, prompting a large-scale rescue and investigation effort.
A gas leak caused a deadly explosion at Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Pennsylvania, resulting in at least two deaths, multiple injuries, and a partial building collapse, with rescue efforts ongoing and investigations underway.
A gas explosion at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, resulted in two deaths and 20 hospitalizations. The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m., with authorities investigating whether natural gas or equipment caused the blast. Rescuers responded from multiple regions, and the facility's condition remains under investigation, with efforts focused on the well-being of residents and staff.