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Explosion at CDC Facility in Pennsylvania Injures One: Hazmat Team Deployed, No Ongoing Threat Reported

SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A hazardous waste explosion at a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) facility in South Park Township injured a contractor on Friday. The incident, which involved the mishandling of volatile materials, prompted a swift response from local emergency teams. The explosion occurred on the grounds of the Bruceton Research Center on Cochran Mill Road around 1 p.m., a site housing laboratories for several national agencies. An outside vendor, tasked …

explosion in fremont apartment prompts evacuation and hazmat response

FREMONT, Calif. (AP) — Police in Fremont are investigating an explosion that occurred inside an apartment complex, leading to the evacuation of adjoining units. The incident took place at around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at a complex located at 37000 Waverly Terrace. According to authorities, the entire building shook as a result of the explosion, prompting initial concerns of a possible gas line rupture. Residents in the area were startled by the event and one …