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MASSIVE Oil Plant Explosion Rains TOXIC Chemicals-Why Was Louisiana Given All Clear?

On August 22nd, 2025, a massive explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland—a small town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Many of Roseland's 880 residents were evacuated as smoke blackened their homes and roads, and oil seeped into their water ways for miles. As of August 25th, 2025, Tangipahoa Parish authorities told residents they could return home, while many questions surround this explosion and their safety remains unanswered.

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August 26, 2025

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Explosion ‘like thunder’ at Pennsylvania US Steel plant leaves two dead | Pennsylvania | The Guardian

Second fatality reported after body of one worker pulled from wreckage of coking facility in Clairton after explosion sent black smoke into the sky

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August 12, 2025

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Southwest plane makes mid-air maneuver to avoid collision with another plane

Southwest Airlines says pilots on board Flight 1496 from Burbank to Las Vegas got two serious warnings at 14,000 feet. The pilots then took immediate action to avoid colliding with another plane. Passengers describe a harrowing scene on board, flying out of their seats. Two flight attendants were injured. NBC News’ Tom Costello reports.

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July 25, 2025

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A wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days | AP News

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A wildfire raging along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim that leveled a historic lodge erupted over the weekend after burning for more than a week, raising scrutiny over the National Park Service’s decision not to aggressively attack the fire right away.

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July 14, 2025

Felicia Fonseca and Jaimie Ding

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FEMA Didn’t Answer Thousands of Calls From Flood Survivors, Documents Show | New York Times

Two days after deadly Texas floods, the agency struggled to answer calls from survivors because of call center contracts that weren’t extended.

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July 11, 2025

Maxine Joselow

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New Mexico Underwater! Catastrophic Flash Floods Sweep Away Homes -Turn Roads into Rivers in Ruidoso

A powerful thunderstorm in Ruidoso, New Mexico caused flash floods as rain hit wildfire-scarred land, triggering massive runoff and debris.
The Rio Ruidoso surged over 20 feet, sweeping away homes and forcing emergency rescues.
Damage was severe in areas like Gavilan Trailer Park, with fears of more flooding as recovery begins.

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July 08, 2025

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Tesla driver ‘intentionally' drove into motorcyclist, killing him on I-805, CHP says | NBC 7

CHP investigators say Ulysses Jimenez intentionally ran down motorcyclist Jorge Uribe, who died at the scene. NBC 7's Dave Summers shares new details and video of what happened just after the crash.

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July 02, 2025

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FEMA, White House covered up East Palestine devastation: Exclusive

(NewsNation) — After officials burned five tankers containing 115,000 gallons of toxic vinyl chloride over East Palestine, residents were sick and crying out for help.

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June 30, 2025

Rich McHugh

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250 Million Honeybees Escape After a Truck Rolls Over in Washington State

Several emergency responders were stung after the truck flipped in a sparsely populated area of Whatcom County. Efforts were underway to recapture the bees.

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May 30, 2025

Neil Vigdor

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Shelter-in-place lifted after 18-wheeler carrying chemicals catches fire near Carbon Hill

Carbon Hill, AL An investigation is underway after a hazardous material fire broke out on mile markers 39 and 46 in Carbon Hill.Residents of the Carbon Hill area are being ask

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May 23, 2025

Tyson Evans

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Texas Chlorine Gas Leak Triggers 'Remain Indoors' Alert - Newsweek

Residents in Lake Jackson, Texas, were warned to remain indoors with windows closed and air conditioning off on Tuesday morning following a chlorine leak from a nearby chemical facility.

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May 20, 2025

Dan Gooding and Shane Croucher

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Buckeye facility has second nitric acid spill in a year | 12news.com

PHOENIX — There is no danger to the community after thousands of gallons of toxic and highly corrosive nitric acid was spilled at a Buckeye facility Thursday, according to officials with the Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department.

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March 20, 2025

Haley Williams

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Chlorine found in air after chemical plant fire. Here's what to know about exposure

BioLab, a manufacturer of pool and spa treatment supplies, has not confirmed which chemicals were involved, but state and federal agencies revealed chlorine, a toxic gas with corrosive properties.

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September 30, 2024

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Residents told they can return home after train styrene leak but questions remain

Residents forced to flee their homes by a styrene leak have questions as they return home and the investigation into what happened gets underway.

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September 26, 2024

Quinlan Bentley, Bebe Hodges, Jennie Key and Aaron Valdez

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10 first responders hospitalized after fire at Frisco warehouse – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Three firefighters and seven police officers are being treated for injuries after battling a large fire at a pool supply warehouse in Frisco on Wednesday...

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September 25, 2024

Hannah Jones and Meredith Yeomans

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