Reports: Explosion at fireworks store kills at least 11 in BrazilSeptember 24th, 2009 Reports: 11 dead in fireworks explosion in BrazilSAO PAULO — An explosion has rocked a neighborhood on the outskirts of Sao Paulo and Brazilian news media say a fireworks store exploded, killing at least 11. Bandeirantes TV showed destroyed buildings and overturned cars and it said an entire city block was blown up.
Fireworks blast in Brazil flattens houses, kills at least 3September 24th, 2009 Brazil fireworks blast flattens homes, kills 3SAO PAULO — A fireworks explosion demolished several houses and killed at least three people on the outskirts of Sao Paulo on Thursday, officials said. About five houses were turned into rubble, and at least 14 people were injured by the blast in a residential neighborhood in the city of Santo Andre, according to the local fire department.
State news agency reports chemical explosion in east China kills 18 people, injures 10 othersSeptember 2nd, 2009 Report: Chemical explosion kills 18 in ChinaBEIJING — A chemical explosion in eastern China killed 18 people and injured 10 others on Wednesday, state media reported. The blast occurred about 4 p.m.
Police: 1 injured in an explosion at a factory on the west side of ChicagoJuly 17th, 2009 Police: 1 injured in explosion at Chicago factoryCHICAGO — Police say at least one person has been injured in an explosion at a factory on the west side of Chicago. Police Officer Robert Perez says the explosion happened just before 9 a.m.
Explosion at a factory on Chicago's west side injures 2; sends bricks and debris flyingJuly 17th, 2009 2 injured in an explosion at a Chicago factoryCHICAGO — Two people have been injured in an explosion at a factory in Chicago that sent bricks and debris flying hundreds of feet in the air. Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford says the 9 a.m.
Explosion at a petrochemical plant in eastern France kills 2, injures 6July 15th, 2009 French petrochemical explosion kills 2PARIS — An explosion at a petrochemical plant owned by the French oil giant Total killed two people and injured six on Wednesday, the company said. The blast occurred in Carling-Saint-Avold, a town in eastern France near the German border, Total said in a statement.
Authorities: explosion at a petrochemical plant in eastern France kills at least 2, injures 5July 15th, 2009 French petrochemical explosion kills at least 2PARIS — An explosion at a petrochemical plant in eastern France on Wednesday killed two people and injured six, the French oil giant Total said. Several others were buried under the rubble, local authorities said.
Pakistan fireworks factory blast kills fourJuly 15th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - At least four people were killed Wednesday in an explosion at a fireworks factory in eastern Pakistan, TV reports said. The incident occurred in Muridke city of Punjab province.
Authorities say explosion at petrochemical plant in France kills at least 2, injures 5July 15th, 2009 French explosion kills at least 2PARIS — Local authorities say an explosion at a petrochemical plant in eastern France has killed at least two people and injured five. An official with the local governor in Moselle, 210 miles (340 kilometers) east of Paris, says the explosion occurred Wednesday at a plant in Carling/Saint-Avold.
SC employer of 4 killed in NC fireworks explosion previously fined for 2001 explosionJuly 6th, 2009 SC company in NC fireworks explosion fined in 2001COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina company that employed four workers who died following an explosion as they unloaded fireworks in North Carolina was fined after a previous accident.
Fireworks explosion on remote NC island kills 2, hurts 3; witness says blast heard across townJuly 5th, 2009 Fireworks explosion on NC island kills 2, hurts 3OCRACOKE, N.C. — A truckload of fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a dock at a remote North Carolina island, killing two workers and critically injuring three others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities said.
Fireworks explode on remote NC island, injuring several; witness says blast heard across townJuly 4th, 2009 Fireworks explosion on NC island injures severalOCRACOKE, N.C. — Authorities say a fireworks explosion on a North Carolina island only reachable by ferry has injured several people.
Fireworks explosion on remote NC island kills 1, hurts 4; witness says blast heard across townJuly 4th, 2009 Fireworks explosion on NC island kills 1, hurts 4OCRACOKE, N.C. — A truckload of fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a remote North Carolina island dock, killing one worker and critically injuring four others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities said.
16 people killed, dozens injured in eastern China factory blastJune 21st, 2009 16 people killed in eastern China factory blastBEIJING — An explosion at a factory in eastern China killed 16 people and injured dozens early Sunday, authorities said. The blast happened at 3 a.m.
13 killed in China fireworks plant explosionJanuary 3rd, 2009 JINAN - At least 13 people have been killed in an explosion at an illegal fireworks plant in eastern China, officials said Sunday. The blast occurred at about 4:30 p.m.
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