Fatal U.S. Steel Plant Explosion Raises Questions of Mill’s Safety History

The mill, which is part of the recent merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, has faced scrutiny from federal and local regulators.

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Explosion at Nebraska Biofuel Plant Kills 3, Including 2 Girls

The girls, believed to be under 12 years old, were waiting for a relative who was also killed in the blast, the authorities said.

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7 Bodies Found at Site of California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion

The explosion, which left seven people missing, started a wildfire and forced some cities and counties to cancel or postpone Fourth of July fireworks shows.

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Gas Station Explosion Rattles Rome, Injuring Several

Several people were injured, including eight police officers and a firefighter, officials said. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear.

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Fireworks Warehouse Explodes in Northern California

The cause of the explosion in Esparto, Calif., remained unclear. There were no initial reports of injuries.

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Debris From SpaceX Explosion, Landing in Mexico, Draws Investigation

Mexican environmental activists say detritus raining down from Elon Musk’s rocket company has caused die-offs of marine life.

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1 Dead After Explosion on Barge Near Manhattan Sewage Plant

The victim, who worked at the plant, was transporting raw sewage on the boat when part of it exploded on Saturday, the Fire Department said. The cause is under investigation.

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Cargo That Set Off Blast at Iran Port Was Improperly Documented, Investigators Say

The death toll from the explosion rose to 70, as officials said the massive blast involved a shipment whose documentation obscured the nature of the substances it carried.

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Iran Port Explosion’s Death Toll Rises

More than 1,100 people were also injured in the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port, the largest in Iran.

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Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills 4 and Injures Hundreds

There was no immediate indication that the blast was caused by sabotage or a deliberate attack. State media said it was likely caused by containers of chemicals catching fire.

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