Gas-related explosions and fire

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Huge #explosion at chemical plant in #Shepherd #Texas USA 🇺🇸
Shelter-in-place order issued for residents after explosion visible for miles
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1 employee injured, over 400 residents without power due to large plant fire in Shepherd, Texas
A shelter-in-place was issued for San Jacinto and Polk counties, and Livingston.
SHEPHERD, Texas (KTRK) -- Multiple fire agencies are using foam to battle a large plant fire burning on FM 1127 in Shepherd, Texas, Wednesday morning that left one worker injured.
The San Jacinto County Precinct 2 Constable posted photos of the thick, black smoke coming from the area at about 8:45 a.m.

At about 8:17 a.m., authorities said they received reports of a possible explosion at the petroleum processing plant Sound Resource Solutions, which reportedly makes solvents for glue and paint remover. A source told Eyewitness News that there is a 1000-gallon propane tank in the middle of the fire and a four-inch natural gas main under the ground.
 
WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — Officials are investigating an explosion that happened in White Lake Township Friday night.
It happened in the area of M-59 and Bogie Lake Road.

Police said vents and canisters that regulate airflow to an underground gas line exploded.

Residents in the area reported their houses shaking twice.

Shortly after, huge fiery plumes of smoke went into the air. The fire has since been put out.

There were no reports of injuries. Police said they were conducting air testing Friday night.

Bogie Lake Road from Highland Road to Biscayne Boulevard was shut down late Friday night as authorities worked at the scene. People were asked to avoid the area.

7 Action News is working to learn more about the incident and will provide updates as they come in.
 
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🚨#BREAKING: Significant Explosion has taken place at a Hotel with mass casualty incident declared

📌#FortWorth | #Texas

Currently, numerous authorities and other law enforcement personnel are on the scene of a significant gas explosion at the Sandman Signature hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Emergency responders have declared a mass casualty incident, noting windows blown out and a possible floor collapse in the interior. Numerous witnesses have reported hearing the explosion miles away. Police are urging everyone to avoid the area. This is still developing

 
Roma , explosion and collapse at 8.30 this morning in a house in Canale Monterano, probable cause of a gas leak: 3 people who remained under the rubble were saved by #vigilidelfuoco . Search is underway for any further people involved [ #6gennaio 10:00]

Canale Monterano (RM), collapsed building: images from drone

Building in Canale Monterano (RM), mayor speaks.
 
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At least 11 people were injured and one person was missing after an apparent explosion that caused substantial damage to a hotel in downtown Fort Worth on Monday afternoon, the police said.

One person was in critical condition and two were in serious condition, Craig Trojacek, a spokesman for the Fort Worth Fire Department, said at a news conference. Eight others had minor injuries, he added.

It was unclear what caused the apparent explosion at the Sandman Signature hotel. Mr. Trojacek said that there was “a smell of gas in the area,” but that it was unclear whether gas played a role.

Video footage and images from the scene showed substantial damage to the ground floor of the hotel and debris littered across the street.

A spokeswoman for Atmos Energy, which provides natural gas to North Texas, said that the gas company was looking into the apparent explosion.

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The Fort Worth Fire Department said that a reunification area for those looking for loved ones had been set up in a parking lot a few blocks from the hotel.

The hotel occupies one of Fort Worth’s most historically significant buildings. Built in 1920, the 20-story W.T. Waggoner Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The register describes it as “physical manifestation of the crucial role played by Fort Worth in the national oil boom.”

The 245-room Sandman Signature hotel opened in the building on March 31, 2023.
This is a developing story.
Orlando Mayorquin contributed reporting.

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