Chemical Plant explosions and fires

Indonesia
Explosion and fire at a fuel depot of #Pertamina power company, north of #Jakarta, leaves at least 15 dead and 50 injured. More than 30 emergency crews worked at the scene.

At least 13 dead following fire at Pertamina's Plumpang fuel storage depot
INDONESIA JAKARTA At least 13 dead following fire at Pertamina's Plumpang fuel storage depot
At least 13 people were killed after a fire broke out on Friday at a fuel storage depot operated by state energy company Pertamina in Plumpang, North Jakarta, a tally displayed at the scene by the city's main fire station showed, Kompas reported.
The fire, which started after 8 p.m., sent nearby residents in the densely populated areas into a panic, some of whom fled with their belongings, footage from broadcasters showed.
The call center of Jakarta's main fire station said it had dispatched 51 units to the Plumpang area, adding that the blaze was huge, Reuters reported Satriadi Gunawan, an official at the North Jakarta fire station, told news channel Kompas TV that the fire had started to spread to surrounding houses.
Eko Kristiawan, a Pertamina communications officer, confirmed the incident. “A fire has broken out at a reception pipe at the Integrated Terminal BBM Jakarta, Plumpang,” Eko said in a statement quoted by Tempo. “Efforts to mitigate [the incident] and evacuate workers as well as residents around the location are being made in coordination with all relevant parties,” he said. The fuel depot has a capacity of over 300,000 kiloliters, according to the energy ministry.

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In the middle of the urban zone, bad combination. Usually, governments allow it.

It reminded me of San Juanico disaster (Mexico, 1984). The explosions destroyed the facility and devastated the town of San Juan Ixhuatepec, part of Greater Mexico City, with 500–600 victims killed, and 5000–7000 suffering severe burns.[2] The disaster was one of the deadliest industrial disasters in world history.[3]
Hope this time there are not so many victims.

 
Nigeria Oil Pipeline Explosion Leaves 12 Dead in Nigeria
Vehicles and tricycles, which were to be used by local people to siphon fuel from the pipeline, were burned to ashes at the explosion site.

On early Friday, at least 12 people were killed following an explosion from an oil pipeline in Nigeria's southern state of Rivers
The explosion in the Rumuekpe community in the Emuoha government area of Rivers occurred as local residents were scooping oil from an oil pipeline passing the community, said Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the Rivers police.
Oil pipeline vandalism and oil theft are frequently reported in Nigeria. Illegal oil refineries operate by tapping crude oil from pipelines and distilling it into products in improvised tanks.

“All those who were at the exact tapping point in the ‘pit’ got killed while some of those who had loaded the crude and waiting to load including women have been killed by the explosion,” said the Youths and Environmental AdvocCentre (YEAC), a non-governmental organization, as reported by Al Arabiya.
 
Again in Ohio!

Officials: Fire contained after explosion at Emery Oleochemicals
Personnel from five fire departments responded Monday evening to a chemical plant explosion in Winton Hills.

St. Bernard Assistant Fire Chief Brodie Cianciolo said at 7:17 p.m., crews were called to 4900 Este Ave. for an explosion at Emery Oleochemicals.

A small fire followed the explosion. It was contained.
Fire officials did not say if there were any injuries but dispatchers said no one was taken to the hospital.

The explosion was isolated, and there is no hazard to the public or surrounding businesses, Cianciolo said.

Emery Oleochemicals is a chemical manufacturer headquartered in Cincinnati. It operates globally and distributes chemical products in 50 countries.
 
🇺🇸 #USA In Texas chemical plant Ineos Phenol exploded

📍The plant is located in Pasadena. This company is considered one of the largest producers of phenol and acetone in the world. 😯

 
🇺🇸 #USA In the States, a chocolate factory has blown up

📍The moment of the explosion was caught on video. It happened in Reading, Pennsylvania.

📍There is no exact information about the victims and victims yet. 😯

Not a chemical plant, but may be food chain destruction connection🤔
 
Well there is another chemical spill in Louisville, Kentucky. Not sure what to call it anymore since there have been a way too many of "negligence", black swan, perfect storm events lately. Ohio river is considered the most polluted river in the country, so it just got another dose of methanol.


Mods, please move where you see fit, if this is not right bucket,
 
Now in Europe. Coincidence, negligence, sabotage, celestial intentions?🤔

In Hamburg, they warned about a dangerous cloud of toxic smoke due to a fire.

In Hamburg, an "extremely dangerous" cloud of toxic smoke formed due to a fire.
Residents of Hamburg were asked to urgently close windows, turn off ventilation and stay away from the fire site. NDR writes that a hydrogen sulfide leak occurred at the site of the fire, Bild reports explosions.


A large fire has occurred near the Rottenburgsort station in the east of Hamburg, residents of the city may suffer if they inhale gases and chemical components contained in the smoke, according to the government website. The incident was called extremely dangerous there.

The poisonous cloud is moving towards the center of Hamburg, the authorities asked the population to avoid the affected area, immediately close all windows, doors and turn off air conditioners.

The fire started at about 4:30 (5:30 Moscow time) at the truck stop, now the site is completely engulfed in fire, writes NDR with reference to the Hamburg Fire service. A column of smoke rises from the fire. According to preliminary data, there was a hydrogen sulfide leak, which is why firefighters can only work in respirators. Bild writes about small explosions.

The railway operator Deutsche Bahn has changed the schedule due to the fire, some trains will be delayed, others will either be canceled, or they will proceed without stopping at some stations.

more on rbc:
 
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Indiana recycling plant fire forces evacuation orders for thousands as it emits toxic smoke, officials say. And it could burn for days​




Updated 1:02 AM EDT, Wed April 12, 2023












A large fire burns at a recycling facility in Richmond, Indiana, on Tuesday.


A large fire burns at a recycling facility in Richmond, Indiana, on Tuesday.
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CNN —

A fire that started Tuesday afternoon at a recycling plant in the eastern Indiana city of Richmond was emitting toxic smoke and has forced evacuation orders for about 2,000 people – and it is expected to burn for days, officials said.

Plastics were among the items burning at the plant, and the smoke – a thick, black column rose from the site Tuesday – is “definitely toxic,” Indiana State Fire Marshal Steve Jones said in a news briefing.

“There is a host of different chemicals that plastics give off when they’re on fire, and it’s concerning and we want to make for sure we give people heads-up on an evacuation,” Jones said Tuesday evening, adding he expects the fire to burn for days.

Firefighters responded to the facility Tuesday to find a semi-trailer behind one of the plant’s buildings engulfed in flames, Richmond Fire Chief Tim Brown said. The trailer was loaded with an “unknown type of plastics,” and the fire spread to other piles of plastics around the trailer and eventually to the building, Brown said.

Details about what started the fire at the semi-trailer weren’t immediately available.

An evacuation order was put in place for residents within a half-mile of the fire, but authorities could change the order if the direction of the wind shifts, Jones said. Residents outside of the evacuation zone but downwind of it – to the east and northeast – were being encouraged to shelter in place and bring pets inside.

“We do not expect the evacuation order to be lifted tonight,” Richmond Mayor Dave Snow said Tuesday. “A bus will remain in place if needed and shelters are ready to accept citizens from the area.”

The evacuation order affected about 2,000 residents, the Wayne County emergency management agency told CNN. Officials said they are waiting on air monitoring testing and results to help decide the duration of the evacuation orders.

Area residents who find debris from the fire in their yards were asked to “not disturb or touch the debris.” “It is unknown what chemicals may or may not be in the debris,” Wayne County Emergency Management Agency officials said.

The massive blaze prompted the Richmond Community School District to cancel all classes Wednesday, with officials encouraging faculty and staff to follow shelter-in-place orders and saying there will be no online classes.

One firefighter was injured after falling and hurting his ankle, and has since been treated and released from a hospital, Brown said.

No other injuries were reported. Everyone who was said to be working at the building when crews responding to the scene have been accounted for, Brown said.

“It’s a big enough fire that it’s just not gonna be tonight. It’s going to burn a while,” Jones said.

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management were on site “evaluating any potential hazards resulting from the fire,” Snow said in a Facebook post.
The fire burned in a semi-trailer before spreading to the facility, a fire official said.


The fire burned in a semi-trailer before spreading to the facility, a fire official said.
Kevin Shook/Global Media Enterprise

Firefighters have had trouble getting access to the facility, with piles of plastic blocking access roads, Brown said. “It creates quite a challenge because we only have access to one side of the building,” he added.

“Once the fire got out of control, it darkened down on us, (and) we backed out real quick and then went into defensive mode,” Brown said.

The flames spread to several buildings at the site, but crews managed to stop the fire’s spread before it could jump into residential areas, Brown said.

“It’s probably the largest fire I’ve seen in my career,” Brown said.

“The cause of the fire is unknown and likely won’t be known until after the fire has been extinguished. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is on scene to assist with the investigation.” Wayne County Emergency Management Agency officials said."
 
Again-food chain under attack🙆

The South Fork dairy plant, southwest of the city of Dimmitt, exploded very badly in Texas the night before.

The fire spread to the dairy cow pens, and an unknown number of dairy cattle died from the fire and smoke. 😨

 
🇺🇸 #USA In the 40-thousand city of Richmond, Indiana, an evacuation order has been issued

📍There is a large-scale fire in the city at an object that is used for processing and storing plastic and other materials

Those residents who are further than half a mile from the fire are ordered by the authorities to take shelter in place and keep windows and doors closed. Pets must also be brought inside. 😨

 
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