• Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
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    Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

    May 30, 2026 - By 

    Aerial views on Friday revealed heaps of crumpled structures on the ground, with just one tower and the water tank still standing. CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. — Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a giant orange fireball seen and felt for miles around. The company fueled the hulking New Glenn rocket Thursday night, hoping to briefly ignite the engines ahead of a satellite launch next week. But the 321-foot (98-meter), rocket blew up, taking part of the pad with it. This…

  • Fire official confirms fatalities in a massive explosion, fire at a Dallas apartment building
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    Fire official confirms fatalities in a massive explosion, fire at a Dallas apartment building

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    Officials confirmed that there were fatalities but didn’t provide a specific number. At least four people are injured, but there could be more victims. DALLAS — A huge fire destroyed a two-story apartment building in Dallas on Thursday, causing fatalities and injuries and the search for missing people is ongoing, a fire official said. The blaze sent huge plumes of black smoke into the sky and drew a massive firefighter response. “There have been fatalities at this point,” Dallas Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Mark Berry said at a news conference, adding the mission has changed from rescue to recovery. “Let us…

  • Multiple injuries reported after chemical explosion at Longview Nippon facility
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    Multiple injuries reported after chemical explosion at Longview Nippon facility

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    Residents are being asked to avoid Industrial Way as emergency crews respond to an explosion at the Nippon facility. LONGVIEW, Wash. — Multiple injuries were reported after a chemical explosion Tuesday at the Nippon facility in Longview, according to the Longview Fire Department. The explosion was reported around 7:30 a.m., prompting a major emergency response from fire crews. Residents are asked to stay away from Industrial Way and avoid the surrounding area while crews work at the facility. The response continues to be active, and officials said more information would be released as it became available. This is a breaking…

  • Threat of catastrophic explosion from damaged chemical tank in California is gone, officials say
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    Threat of catastrophic explosion from damaged chemical tank in California is gone, officials say

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    No injuries have been reported, but more than 50,000 residents were under an evacuation order over the Memorial Day weekend. GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — The risk of a catastrophic explosion of a damaged chemical tank in Southern California has been eliminated following a close overnight inspection that confirmed a crack in the tank relieved pressure and cooled the chemical, authorities said Monday. Officials said crews conducted tank temperature checks at night to reduce risks to firefighters, avoiding daytime operations when heat from the tank made conditions around it most dangerous. The overnight mission allowed crews to verify the crack and…