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Gas Leak, Explosion at PA Nursing Home MCI
A suspected natural gas leak led to two explosions at a nursing home in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania on Dec. 23. The incident left at least two dead and 20 injured.
Early Findings on Deadly Explosion at US Steel
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board issued two interim safety recommendations in connection with the agency’s ongoing investigation into the August 11, 2025, fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s
Packing Co. Pays EPA $260K for Ammonia Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with Delta Packing Company of Lodi, Inc. for chemical safety-related violations of the Clean Air Act and the Emergency Planning and Community
Video Examines Deadly Hazmat Explosion
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released a new safety video on its investigation into the massive April 8, 2021, explosion and fire that fatally injured one worker
DOT Lays Out New Hazmat Inspection Priorities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration released a memorandum outlining a new data-driven framework on outreach, inspection, and enforcement practices within its Office of Hazardous
Truck Spews Ammonia, Dozens Sickened
Image courtesy of Baltimore City Fire Department In mid-November semi carrying anhydrous ammonia sprung a leak while it was parked behind a Weatherford, Oklahoma hotel. Hundreds were evacuated, 34 were
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Hazmat Nation, Noted Hazmat Instructor Dies
Respected hazmat instructor and Hazmat Nation regular contributor Vance Bennett died unexpectedly earlier this month The hazmat world lost one
Hazmatters Turnout to Support Firefighter Cancer Charity
About 400 firefighters and hazmat specialists descended on Baltimore this past week to raise money for firefighter cancer and network
HazSim, Hazmat Nation to Raise Money for Firefighter Cancer
HazSim and Hazmat Nation to host its 8th annual networking event at IAFC’s hazmat conference to raise money for the
Training Profile: Los Angeles Fire Department
Ask about the city of Los Angeles fire department and you’d be forgiven if your mind immediately jumped to wildfires.
No Hazmat Placards on Mail Trucks: WTF?
By Vance Bennett All first responder training includes information on US Department of Transportation placarding and labeling. This is an
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