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Explosion at POSCO Steel Plant Triggers Major Fire, One Injured

Pohang, South Korea—A significant explosion ripped through a steel plant operated by POSCO, one of South Korea’s largest steel manufacturers, setting off a massive fire that injured at least one worker and sent shockwaves through the local community. The incident occurred early Wednesday and quickly escalated, prompting extensive emergency response efforts. Pohang city is a bustling industrial hub renowned for its steel production. POSCO, being one of its key facilities, contributes significantly to the local …

Deadly Night at Tlaxcala Steel Plant: Explosion Claims 12 Lives, Halts Production

Apizaco, Mexico — In a tragic industrial incident, an explosion at a steel plant in Tlaxcala state resulted in the death of at least 12 workers on Wednesday. The blast at the Simec-owned facility occurred during the early hours and has been tentatively attributed to a malfunction in smelting apparatus, leading to a disastrous liquid steel spill. Authorities investigating the incident pointed out that the steel, upon unexpectedly coming into contact with water, triggered the …

Explosive Incident at Odisha Steel Plant: Swift Response Averts Casualties

Angul, India – A sudden explosion followed by a fire disrupted operations at the Jindal Steel Plant in the Angul district of Odisha on Thursday evening. Initial reports from the scene describe hearing a loud noise that was quickly followed by flames emanating from the facility. Authorities from the Jindal company responded promptly to the emergency, successfully extinguishing the fire at the plant. Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosion was caused by the bursting of …