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BP refinery fire should have little impact on fuel prices, officials say
Read full article: BP refinery fire should have little impact on fuel prices, officials sayA BP refinery fire occurred in Ohio Tuesday night, and some drivers say they are nervous that the incident will drastically impact gas prices.
Police update: Warren man lost both arms when bomb exploded at his home
Read full article: Police update: Warren man lost both arms when bomb exploded at his homePolice say that a man who was injured Saturday when a bomb exploded at his Warren home actually lost both of his arms and not just one hand, as it was initially reported.
Natural gas pipeline explodes in Livingston County, shutting down US 23, MSP says
Read full article: Natural gas pipeline explodes in Livingston County, shutting down US 23, MSP saysA natural gas pipeline exploded Wednesday in Livingston County, shutting down US 23 and scattering debris across the area, police said.
3 dead, 6 missing in explosion in Sicily caused by gas leak
Read full article: 3 dead, 6 missing in explosion in Sicily caused by gas leakFirefighters in Sicily are digging through rubble in the search for missing people after an explosion apparently caused by a gas leak killed at least three people.
‘You just feel so bad for them’: 4-year-old girl among 2 killed in massive home explosion in Flint
Read full article: ‘You just feel so bad for them’: 4-year-old girl among 2 killed in massive home explosion in FlintA 55-year-old woman and 4-year-old girl were killed in an explosion and fire that destroyed three homes and damaged 20 others Monday night.
Police: Massive home explosion in Flint kills 2 people, including 4-year-old
Read full article: Police: Massive home explosion in Flint kills 2 people, including 4-year-oldAuthorities say a 4-year-old girl and a 55-year-old woman were killed in an overnight explosion and fire that destroyed three homes in Michigan, damaged several more and sent debris falling onto a neighborhood.
DTE, other agencies investigate apparent underground explosion in southwest Detroit
Read full article: DTE, other agencies investigate apparent underground explosion in southwest Detroit“It felt like an explosion or earthquake honestly. The doors in the building were shifting. We were trying to fix them and then we noticed that it was actually a foundation issue. Cracks were appearing inside as well as outside."
Apparent underground explosion significantly damages Detroit dispensary, officials investigating strange odor
Read full article: Apparent underground explosion significantly damages Detroit dispensary, officials investigating strange odorAnyone who smells gas or a strong odor in the area is asked to call EGLE’s Pollution Emergency Alerting System hotline at 800-292-4706.
Video: Detroit police seek man wanted for property damage at BP gas station that led to explosion
Read full article: Video: Detroit police seek man wanted for property damage at BP gas station that led to explosionThe Detroit Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection to what has been described as severe property damage at a BP gas station on the city’s west side.
Man surrenders after claiming to have bomb near US Capitol
Read full article: Man surrenders after claiming to have bomb near US CapitolA man who claimed to have a bomb in a pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol has surrendered to law enforcement after an hourslong standoff that prompted a massive police response and the evacuations of government buildings and businesses in the area.
Man pleads guilty, fined $620 for explosion at New Hampshire gender reveal
Read full article: Man pleads guilty, fined $620 for explosion at New Hampshire gender revealA man has pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from an explosive gender reveal party that was heard by nearby residents in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
1 dead, multiple residences damaged in Warren house explosion
Read full article: 1 dead, multiple residences damaged in Warren house explosion“Two condos have been completely obliterated. Unfortunately, there is one deceased male,” said Warren Fire commissioner Wilbert McAdams. “We found the owner in the basement.”
Police discover butane lab in Clinton Township; explosion could have damaged several houses
Read full article: Police discover butane lab in Clinton Township; explosion could have damaged several housesPolice discovered a butane lab in a Clinton Township neighborhood that could have damaged several houses if it exploded, officials said.
University of Michigan students give northside Ann Arbor residents a scare with late night blast
Read full article: University of Michigan students give northside Ann Arbor residents a scare with late night blastA blast caused by University of Michigan engineering students shook Ann Arbor's northside on Thursday night.
Man killed in explosion at baby shower identified as 26-year-old Hartland resident
Read full article: Man killed in explosion at baby shower identified as 26-year-old Hartland residentGaines Township, Mich. – Police have identified the 26-year-old man who died Sunday after a novelty cannon exploded in Gaines Township, southwest of Flint. Original Story: 26-year-old man dies from explosion at Michigan baby showerAccording to authorities, Evan Thomas Silva was struck by shrapnel when the cannon exploded. Police said the cannon did not have a projectile and was designed to create a big flash, smoke and a loud noise. It had been fired multiple times before the baby shower with no issue. Police believe that the gunpowder that was loaded into the device caused it to fracture and spread shrapnel across the area.
26-year-old man dies from explosion at Michigan baby shower
Read full article: 26-year-old man dies from explosion at Michigan baby showerIn addition to Michigan State Police, the MSP Bomb Squad, Gaines Township Fire Department and Med Star Ambulance were called to the scene. Gaines Township, Mich. – A 26-year-old Hartland man died during an explosion that happened Saturday around 7:30 p.m. at a baby shower in Gaines Township, southwest of Flint. During the baby shower a small cannon type device was fired in the backyard as part of the celebration, according to police. When the cannon was fired by the homeowner it blew up and led to metal shrapnel striking three parked vehicles, garage where the baby shower was being held and the victim standing nearby. In addition to Michigan State Police, the MSP Bomb Squad, Gaines Township Fire Department and Med Star Ambulance were called to the scene.
2 dead in Detroit house fire on Tracey Street
Read full article: 2 dead in Detroit house fire on Tracey StreetDETROIT – A man and woman died in a Detroit house fire on Tracey Street that happened Monday afternoon, the Detroit Fire Department confirmed. According to DFD Deputy Fire Commissioner, Dave Fornell, one of the victims was 78 years old and the other was in their 60s. They were already dead even before we technically arrived,” said Detroit Fire Chief Marvin Parker. Officials said one of the victims was on oxygen but they do not believe it was what started the flames. Stay with Local 4 News and ClickOnDetroit as this story continues to develop.
Police: Explosion in Nashville may have been ‘intentional’
Read full article: Police: Explosion in Nashville may have been ‘intentional’Emergency personnel work near the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Police believe the blast was intentional but don’t yet know a motive or target, and Drake noted that officials had not received any threats before the explosion. Buildings shook and windows shattered streets away from the explosion near a building owned by AT&T that lies one block from the company's office tower, a landmark in downtown. The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily halted flights out of Nashville International Airport because of telecommunications issues associated with the explosion. McCoy said he heard gunfire 15 minutes before the explosion rocked his building, set cars in the street on fire and blew trees apart.
Hear from Oakland County neighbors who witnessed house explosion possibly caused by drug operation
Read full article: Hear from Oakland County neighbors who witnessed house explosion possibly caused by drug operationCOMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police believe a drug operation inside an Oakland County home might be responsible for causing an explosion that rocked a neighborhood and threw two men from the house. The explosion happened around 12:30 a.m. Thursday at a home on Arbutus Street near the intersection of Newton and Commerce roads in Commerce Township, officials said. “We didn’t know if our house was going to catch fire, and the ones next door.”A Commerce Township house that exploded on Sept. 24, 2020. Butane tanks removed from a Commerce Township house that exploded on Sept. 24, 2020, firefighters said. Both of the injured men are in their mid- to late 20s and are residents of Commerce Township, police said.
Drug operation inside Oakland County home might have caused explosion that threw 2 men from house
Read full article: Drug operation inside Oakland County home might have caused explosion that threw 2 men from houseCOMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police believe a drug operation inside an Oakland County home might be responsible for causing an explosion that rocked a neighborhood and threw two men from the house. “It was a large, huge explosion,” Lempert said. A Commerce Township house that exploded on Sept. 24, 2020. Butane tanks removed from a Commerce Township house that exploded on Sept. 24, 2020, firefighters said. Both men are in their mid- to late 20s and are residents of Commerce Township, police said.
House explosion injures two in Commerce Township
Read full article: House explosion injures two in Commerce TownshipCOMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A house explosion in Commerce Township injured two people early Thursday morning. We sent the entire fire department here to put the fire out,” said Commerce Township Fire Chief Jim Dundas. “We had two victims taken to local hospitals.”Commerce township house explosion (WDIV)It’s not known what caused the explosion, although Consumers Energy had technicians at the scene. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office also had a fire investigator at the scene working to determine the cause. More: Commerce Township news
House destroyed in explosion on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: House destroyed in explosion on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – A house was destroyed Saturday afternoon on Detroit’s west side in a potential gas explosion. The house was located on LaBelle Street, near 14th Street and Oakman Boulevard. Authorities are searching to find the woman who resided there and trying to determine if she was home at the time of the explosion. Gas has been turned off in the area as crews continue the investigation. MORE: Detroit news
Videos and photos emerging on social media of Beirut explosion
Read full article: Videos and photos emerging on social media of Beirut explosionA massive explosion happened in Beirut on Tuesday, causing immense damage and destruction, according to multiple reports. The explosion happened in downtown Beirut, and according to reports, was big enough to have a mushroom cloud rise above the capital city. Videos and photos of the explosion and its destruction have started to surface on social media, and words don’t do justice to how much devastation this explosion has on the city. I felt like I’m dying, I still can’t believe it #Lebanon #Beirut pic.twitter.com/EMTS470FOH — Ahmad M. Yassine | أحمد م. ياسين (@Lobnene_Blog) August 4, 2020BREAKING: Massive explosion in Beirut.
Trump: Massive explosion in Beirut was likely an 'attack'
Read full article: Trump: Massive explosion in Beirut was likely an 'attack'WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said U.S. military generals have told him that they think the massive explosion that rocked Beirut on Tuesday, killing more than 70 people, was likely a bomb. I've met with some of our great generals and they just seem to feel that this was not some kind of manufacturing explosion type of an event. They seem to think it was an attack. It was a bomb of some kind.The explosion flattened much of a port and damaged buildings across the capital, sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. The death toll, which currently stands at more than 70, and more than 3,000 others were injured, with bodies buried in the rubble, officials said.