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China: Portable Gas Stove Explodes at Dinner Table

A portable gas stove exploded without warning at a table in Jieyang, Guangdong, while a group was eating together, startling everyone and prompting them to quickly back away from the table.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Search and rescue operations continue at a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Journalists gather near a destroyed Aeon Mall building (back) in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a partially collapsed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows an abandoned truck near a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

A truck is seen abandoned near a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Access to a destroyed Aeon Mall building (back) in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, is cordoned off on July 29, 2026, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a destroyed Aeon Mall building (back) in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Access to a destroyed Aeon Mall building (back) in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, is cordoned off on July 29, 2026, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Search and rescue operations continue at a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Search and rescue operations continue at a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto Pref.

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a destroyed Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after an explosion apparently triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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China: Kitchen Gas Explosion Caught on Camera in Guangxi

On February 3, 2026, in Guangxi, a video recorded a sudden kitchen accident. The homeowner was cooking when the gas stove knob was turned to an excessively high setting. As the person lifted a metal pan to stir the food, a flame suddenly surged upward. Escaped gas in the air ignited instantly, producing a strong burst of fire.

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China: Yellow Rainstorm Warning Issued as Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain Batter Chongqing

On April 19, 2026, in Chongqing, China, a video captured pedestrians struggling to move forward along a rain-soaked road as heavy rain lashed the city. According to local authorities, a yellow rainstorm warning had been issued across the municipality, with forecasts indicating intense rainfall in several districts and counties.

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China: Footage Captures Kitchen Blast as Family Dines Nearby in Fujian

On March 5, 2026, in Fujian, a surveillance footage recorded a family eating near the kitchen entrance. Without warning, a loud blast erupted from inside the kitchen. A burst of flame lit up the room, and the grandfather immediately ran out in panic. At the same time, the mother and grandmother quickly moved away from the kitchen area with the baby. The explosion appeared violent, but the family had been sitting far enough from the kitchen to avoid direct injury.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht 2

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

A woman mourns at the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured several others, officials said. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Local residents gather near the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026, as rescue teams continue operations. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured several others, according to officials. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Rescue workers and local residents gather amid the debris at the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and left several others injured, officials said. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Local residents gather near the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026, as rescue teams continue operations. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured several others, according to officials. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Rescue workers and local residents gather amid the debris at the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and left several others injured, officials said. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Rescue workers and local residents gather amid the debris at the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and left several others injured, officials said. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Local residents gather near the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026, as rescue teams continue operations. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured several others, according to officials. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bride and Groom Killed by Gas Explosion Day After Wedding - Pakistan

Local residents gather near the site of a gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in a Christian colony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector on January 11, 2026, as rescue teams continue operations. The blast killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured several others, according to officials. Photo by Raja Imran Bahadar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion At Wedding House - Islamabad

Security personnel examine the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday. Rescue officials said at least four houses in the surrounding area were affected by the blast. Authorities said the exact cause of the explosion will be determined following a detailed investigation. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion At Wedding House - Islamabad

Locals gather near the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday. Rescue officials said at least four houses in the surrounding area were affected by the blast. Authorities said the exact cause of the explosion will be determined following a detailed investigation. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion At Wedding House - Islamabad

Security personnel examine the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday. Rescue officials said at least four houses in the surrounding area were affected by the blast. Authorities said the exact cause of the explosion will be determined following a detailed investigation. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion At Wedding House - Islamabad

A security staff member examines the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday. Rescue officials said at least four houses in the surrounding area were affected by the blast. Authorities said the exact cause of the explosion will be determined following a detailed investigation. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion At Wedding House - Islamabad

Security personnel examine the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday. Rescue officials said at least four houses in the surrounding area were affected by the blast. Authorities said the exact cause of the explosion will be determined following a detailed investigation. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion At Wedding House - Islamabad

Security personnel examine the site of a gas explosion in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Jan. 11, 2026. The death toll from a gas explosion at a wedding house in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, has risen to eight, including a newlywed couple, while 11 others were injured, local authorities said on Sunday. Rescue officials said at least four houses in the surrounding area were affected by the blast. Authorities said the exact cause of the explosion will be determined following a detailed investigation. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Two Killed, 20 Injured in Explosion and Fire at Pennsylvania Nursing Home

On December 23, an explosion and fire, possibly caused by a gas leak, struck a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, killing two women — a resident and an employee — and injuring 20 others. Nineteen of the injured remain hospitalized, including one in critical condition.

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China: Elderly Woman Battles Kitchen Gas Explosion in Shaoxing

An 82-year-old woman in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, faced a gas explosion head-on while cooking alone on October 13, 2025. Video shows flames erupting from her stove, but she calmly shut off the gas valve before breaking down in tears. The blast was caused by a detached gas pipe, and fortunately, she was not injured.

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Three Killed After Explosion at Apartment Block - Bucharest

An apartment block hit by a gas explosion is pictured in Bucharest, Romania, October 17, 2025. Three people were killed and at least 13 others injured after an explosion ripped through an apartment block in the Romanian capital here on Friday, authorities said. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Killed After Explosion at Apartment Block - Bucharest

An apartment block hit by a gas explosion is pictured in Bucharest, Romania, October 17, 2025. Three people were killed and at least 13 others injured after an explosion ripped through an apartment block in the Romanian capital here on Friday, authorities said. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Killed After Explosion at Apartment Block - Bucharest

An apartment block hit by a gas explosion is pictured in Bucharest, Romania, October 17, 2025. Three people were killed and at least 13 others injured after an explosion ripped through an apartment block in the Romanian capital here on Friday, authorities said. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Killed After Explosion at Apartment Block - Bucharest

An apartment block hit by a gas explosion is pictured in Bucharest, Romania, October 17, 2025. Three people were killed and at least 13 others injured after an explosion ripped through an apartment block in the Romanian capital here on Friday, authorities said. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion in Verona - Italy

This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2025 shows the explosion site in Castel d'Azzano, Verona, Italy. Three officers of Italy's carabinieri were killed and 15 others injured in a gas explosion in the country's north early Tuesday, local media reported. The blast occurred during an eviction operation involving police and firefighters, after three siblings filled the farmhouse with gas to resist the eviction following its foreclosure over long-standing debts, Ansa News Agency reported. Photo by /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gas Explosion in Verona - Italy

This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2025 shows the explosion site in Castel d'Azzano, Verona, Italy. Three officers of Italy's carabinieri were killed and 15 others injured in a gas explosion in the country's north early Tuesday, local media reported. The blast occurred during an eviction operation involving police and firefighters, after three siblings filled the farmhouse with gas to resist the eviction following its foreclosure over long-standing debts, Ansa News Agency reported. Photo by /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drill For Sudden Incidents in High-speed Tunnels ?

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 - Emergency rescue personnel laid sprinkler pipes at the emergency drill site of the Changchengwu Tunnel to dilute the volatile gas of toluene, reduce the temperature of the tank, and prevent explosion in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on September 16, 2025.

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Drill For Sudden Incidents in High-speed Tunnels ?

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 - Emergency rescue personnel laid sprinkler pipes at the emergency drill site of the Changchengwu Tunnel to dilute the volatile gas of toluene, reduce the temperature of the tank, and prevent explosion in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on September 16, 2025.

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Drill For Sudden Incidents in High-speed Tunnels ?

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 - Emergency rescue personnel laid sprinkler pipes at the emergency drill site of the Changchengwu Tunnel to dilute the volatile gas of toluene, reduce the temperature of the tank, and prevent explosion in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on September 16, 2025.