Explosions in Beirut
More than hundred people lost their lives after two massive blasts struck the city of Beirut in Lebanon with widespread damage to constructions and infrastructure across the city.
Category Archives: Fire
California Authorities Probe in Forced Power Outages as a Preventive Measure
Forced power outages as a preventive measure have raised a lot questions in the recent past. Last month, a major fire in the Lafayette County in California caused significant damage to property and forced residents to evacuate. The strategy was severely criticized by public officials and residents alike as it was poorly implemented. So much […]
What to Expect From This Year’s Wildfire Season
The wildfire season keeps growing in intensity and scale with every year. Their erratic nature causes widespread destruction. But carefully assessing the risks involved can help mitigate their impact. North America’s western regions are highly prone to wildfires. Inhabited by millions of people, these areas are known for dry, hot summers and an excess of […]
KMCO Chemical Plant Fire
The city of Houston is abuzz with turbulent activity as chemical plants continue operating at full throttle. Recently, the KMCO chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, ended up in flames. One of the workers lost their lives and two others suffered severe injuries. Our heartfelt condolences go out to their families as the residents of Crosby […]
DR Plans for Chemical Explosions
In the world of disaster recovery, accidents caused by chemicals are a story we have come across many times before. A massive explosion at a manufacturing facility – in this case, a chemical plant at Yancheng – claimed the lives of 64 people while more than 640 people suffered severe injuries. The damage to the […]