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Apartment Building Explosion in Georgia Under Investigation

Firefighters are investigating a blaze at a Marietta, Ga., apartment complex that was reportedly rattled by an explosion August 31. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that firefighters arrived at the Crestmont apartments around 10:20 a.m. Monday. Marietta city spokeswoman Lindsey Wiles …

Texas Oil Field Chemical Supplier Rocked by Explosions

A series of explosions rocked an oil field chemical supply company north of Houston on Aug. 14, setting off a fire that sent a broad, dense column of thick, black smoke towering into the otherwise blue skies. DrillChem said no …

Chinese Officials Give Scant Details on Cause of Tianjin Explosion and Fires

Chinese officials provided scant detail on the cause of massive explosions at a hazardous-chemicals warehouse in northern China’s Tianjin port, more than a day after blasts killed at least 50 people and injured more than 700. Material scattered by the …