Blast Archives

U.S. Navy Clears Names of Black WWII Sailors Wrongly Convicted in 1944 Port Chicago Blast

Washington, D.C. – Nearly eight decades after an egregious injustice, the U.S. Navy has officially cleared the names of 40 Black sailors who were wrongfully convicted in the aftermath of the 1944 Port Chicago disaster. This historic event not only marked one of the deadliest munitions explosions during Worldwell War II but also a significant legal and civil rights battle over racial discrimination within the U.S. military. On July 17, 1944, a devastating explosion at …

Chad Sets Timetable for Safe Disposal of Explosives Following Deadly Ammunition Depot Blast

N’Djamena, Chad – In response to a devastating ammunition depot explosion earlier this June, the Chadian Armed Forces have announced a comprehensive cleanup strategy. Slated to begin July 19th, the operation involves the destruction of 432 explosive devices, including a majority of grenades, retrieved from the debris of the incident. The process is a collaboration between the Office of Military Engineering and Production, the National High Commission for Mine Action, and the Mines Advisory Group. …

Deadline Approaching for Curtis Bay Residents to Claim Share of $1.75 Million Settlement in 2021 Coal Terminal Blast

BALTIMORE — Residents of Curtis Bay have until Thursday, July 18, to file claims for a share of the $1.75 million settlement arising from the 2021 coal terminal explosion. The event occurred at the North Reclaim Tunnel in December 2021, which, while not resulting in injuries, left the neighborhood enveloped in coal dust. This settlement is a result of a class action lawsuit targeted at addressing the aftermath of the explosion, which officials state was …

OSHA Under Scrutiny After Federal Probe Into Fort Worth Hotel Blast Reveals Potential Oversights

FORT WORTH, Texas — A recent federal investigation has raised questions about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) oversight that may have contributed to the catastrophic explosion at the Sandman Hotel in downtown Fort Worth. The blast, which occurred last month, resulted in extensive damage to the property and raised safety concerns among hotel guests and local residents. Investigators are scrutinizing OSHA’s role and whether lapses in regulatory enforcement might have overlooked critical safety …

Tragic Blast at Firecracker Factory in Tamil Nadu Claims Two Lives, Injures Two Others

Sivakasi, India — Tragedy struck a firecracker factory near Sivakasi in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to two others. Authorities are investigating the explosion, which has once again highlighted the dangers associated with the firecracker manufacturing industry. The local fire department responded swiftly to the emergency, transporting the injured parties to the Sivakasi government hospital. Medical officials have yet to release details concerning …

Recovery in Progress: Two Miners in Stable Condition After Foresthill Mine Blast

FORESTHILL, Calif. — Two miners were hospitalized following a mine explosion in the vicinity of Foresthill on Thursday afternoon. Authorities reported that the pair suffered severe injuries but are currently stable after being transported to Sutter Roseville Medical Center. The incident occurred deep within a mineral extraction site where the miners were engaged. Emergency personnel were quick to respond, locating the injured workers near the entrance of the mine shortly after the blast. The cause …

Los Angeles City Council to Consider Settlement for Victims of 2021 Fireworks Disposal Blast in South LA

Los Angeles — Nearly three years after a catastrophic mishap during an illegal fireworks disposal operation by the police bomb squad, the Los Angeles City Council is set to deliberate on a settlement proposal for the South Losa Angeles residents affected by the incident. The 2021 explosion resulted in injuries, extensive property damage, and the displacement of numerous residents, prompting ongoing legal and policy repercussions. On June 30, 2021, what was intended as a controlled …

Two Militants Wounded in Northern Iraq Car Blast

Erbil, Iraq — A violent car explosion in northern Iraq resulted in severe injuries to two members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), local police disclosed on Monday. The blast, which is now under investigation, occurred in a region fraught with political tension and ongoing conflicts. The injured individuals were immediately transferred to a nearby hospital where they are currently receiving medical treatment. Their identities have not been released, but authorities noted that the duo …

Tragic Blast in Izmir: Gas Explosion Claims Four Lives, Injures Twenty

Izmir, Türkiye — A devastating natural gas explosion in Izmoor, a suburb of Izmir, Türkiye’s third-largest city, resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to 20 others on Tuesday morning. The explosion, which occurred in a residential area, caused significant destruction to surrounding buildings and infrastructure, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene. Residents were jolted awake by the powerful blast that emanated from an underground natural gas pipeline. Eyewitnesses described a …

Bomb Squad Mobilizes for Controlled Blast on Residential Lane, Ensuring Public Safety

A quiet residential street in Cambridge, UK, was the center of an intense operation on Thursday after a suspected bomb prompted an evacuation and a controlled detonation by local police and bomb disposal units. The series of events began mid-morning when a local resident found what looked like an old artillery shell while cleaning out their garden shed. Knowing the potential dangers of such findings, which are not uncommon in regions affected by historical conflicts, …