Explosion and Fire at Iran’s Aftab Oil Refinery Leads to Casualties

Bandar Abbas, Iran – An explosion and subsequent fire at the Aftab oil refinery in Iran’s southern port of Bandar Abbas caused casualties, as reported by state media on March 7. While the exact number of casualties has not been officially confirmed, initial reports from state news agencies IRNA and ISNA indicated that there were “several dead and injured.” The cause of the incident has not been disclosed at this time. According to a public …

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Emergency Explosion and Fire at Oil Depot in Belgorod Region Prompts Missile Danger

Gubkin, a city in the Belgorod region of Russia, is currently facing a state of emergency following an explosion at an infrastructure facility. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced the situation on Telegram, revealing that a fire broke out in the aftermath of the explosion. Details regarding the incident are still scarce, leaving residents and authorities on edge. Sources from Kommersant have reported that the attack targeted an oil depot in the village of Dolgoye, situated just …

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Extraction Gone Wrong: Illegal Hash Oil Operation Causes Explosion, Sends One to Hospital

EUGENE, Ore. – A dangerous explosion occurred at a residence on E. Broadway in Eugene, leading to one person being hospitalized due to burn injuries. Eugene-Springfield Fire Department responded to the incident at 2-Bridges Homes Foor Good Location on Thursday morning after a fire alarm alerted crews to the situation. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered evidence of the explosion and found two adult occupants inside the residence. Both individuals were evaluated at the scene, with one …

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Explosion at Riverside Honey Oil Lab Leads to Guilty Pleas

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA – Two individuals involved in the operation of a marijuana honey oil lab that resulted in an explosion at a Riverside apartment complex have pleaded guilty to manufacturing illicit drugs. Lisa Marie Twyman, 44, and Benjamin Andrew Leach, 41, admitted to the felony charge as part of separate plea deals with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. Twyman faced one count, while prosecutors dropped a charge of recklessly causing a fire in …

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Honey Oil Lab Explodes in Riverside Apartment Complex, Operators Plead Guilty to Drug Manufacturing

Riverside, California – A man and a woman involved in a marijuana honey oil lab explosion at a Riverside apartment complex have pleaded guilty to manufacturing illicit drugs. Lisa Marie Twyman, 44, and Benjamin Andrew Leach, 41, confessed to the felony charge as part of separate plea deals with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. Twyman received a sentence of 200 days in a sheriff’s work release program and 24 months of felony probation. Meanwhile, …

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Growing Danger of Social Explosion in Western Kazakhstan as Oil Deliveries to EU Soar in 2023

Atyrau, Kazakhstan – An increase in social tension is posing a growing danger in western Kazakhstan, where oil production is a significant part of the economy. In 2023, the region delivered 46.6 million tons of oil to the European Union, but this economic success has come at a cost. The oil industry in western Kazakhstan has brought prosperity to the region, but it has also led to disparities in wealth and environmental damage. The local …

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Iran’s Oil Minister Accuses Israeli Sabotage of Natural Gas Pipeline Resulting in Explosions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Tensions are escalating between Iran and Israel as Iran’s oil minister alleges an Israeli sabotage attack on an Iranian natural gas pipeline caused multiple explosions. Javad Owji, Iran’s Oil Minister, accused Israel of plotting to disrupt gas service in the provinces and put people’s gas distribution at risk, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency. Owji did not provide evidence to support his claims, and Israel has not acknowledged carrying …

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Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroy Major Russian Oil Depot: Putin’s Humiliation Deepens

KURSK, RUSSIA – A major oil depot in the Kursk region of Russia, near the border with Ukraine, has been destroyed in a kamikaze drone attack, causing significant damage and igniting a large fire. The attack occurred just one day after a Ukrainian naval assault resulted in the sinking of a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea. The destruction of the oil depot, located near the village of Polevaya, resulted in the fiery destruction …

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Dangers of Enbridge’s Line 5 Oil Pipeline Tunnel Ignite Safety Concerns and Legal Battle

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan – Enbridge’s plans to relocate its Line 5 oil pipeline from the Straits of Mackinac into a tunnel beneath the lake has recently received approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission. Despite the potential environmental benefits, experts and advocates are raising concerns about the safety and feasibility of this plan. Moving the highly hazardous substances of propane and crude oil into a concrete-encased tunnel deep beneath the Great Lakes may seem like …

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Deadly Explosion at ‘Trak Oil’ Leaves One Dead and One Injured in Michigan’s Cass County

CASS COUNTY, Mich. – A deadly explosion on Monday afternoon left ‘Trak Oil’ in ruins, with cracked and collapsed walls and caution tape surrounding the building. Neighbors were left in shock by the tragic incident, with one neighbor, Erik Bidwell, recounting how his house down the road started shaking. Bidwell described the explosion as incredibly loud, thinking it might have been a gunshot or even his own propane tank blowing up. The blast was so …

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