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.

France: Bus Catches Fire in Le Raincy

On Wednesday morning, December 10, a Route 602 bus caught fire at a bus stop in Le Raincy. The blaze led to a gas leak which needed the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

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.

Spain: Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Travel Disruptions in A Coruña

Heavy rainfall on Tuesday afternoon, October 21, caused widespread traffic disruptions and flooding throughout the city of A Coruña. The sheer volume of rain in a short period led to significant traffic problems, particularly on the seafront promenade. The A Coruña Fire Brigade was called upon to intervene and unblock drains near the roundabout after the Eirís tunnel. This video shows the water leaking from the ceiling at a sports center in A Sardiñeira.

2025 Shandong Clean Energy Industry Expo in Yantai

2025 Shandong Clean Energy Industry Expo in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 - The audience learned about a radiation resistant leak monitoring ultrasonic flowmeter model at the 2025 Shandong Clean Energy Industry Expo in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on September 15, 2025.

UK: Chlorine Gas Leak Forces Evacuation at Guy’s Hospital in London

A chlorine gas leak at Guy’s Hospital in London on Thursday, August 14, forced the evacuation of over 150 people. Four were hospitalized after inhaling the gas.

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation At Jules Verne Clinic - Nantes

The Jules Verne Clinic is being evacuated after a chemical leak in Nantes, France, on July 22, 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan: Waterfall-Like Leak at Shinjuku Station as Record Rainfall Hits Tokyo

On July 10, 2025, record-breaking rainfall hit during the evening rush hour, and a waterfall-like leak was seen inside Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo’s major transit hubs. Rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued.

US: SUV Crashes Into Domino’s Pizza, Triggers Explosion in Utah

An SUV crashed into a Domino’s in Herriman, south of Salt Lake City, Utah, rupturing a gas line and causing an explosion on Saturday night, July 5. Two bystanders rescued the driver and a passenger moments before the vehicle caught fire. Several people from the three-car crash were hospitalized, but no injuries were reported from the blast.

US: SpaceX Launches Starship on Ninth Test Mission From Texas 3

Elon Musk’s Starship rocket launched for its 9th test flight from Texas on Tuesday, May 27, but lost control mid-flight due to a leak, making a safe landing unlikely, according to SpaceX. The Super Heavy booster carried Starship toward space, where it flew for under an hour before issues arose. A payload door also failed to open, preventing the release of dummy satellites. The flight followed previous high-altitude failures earlier this year.

Explosions at Tokyo construction site

TOKYO, Japan, May 27 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 27, 2025, shows a construction site in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward where explosions occurred earlier in the day. The explosions, which left 10 people slightly injured, were apparently sparked by a gas leak from a pipe damaged during work to pave the foundation of a condominium. (Kyodo)

US: SpaceX Launches Starship on Ninth Test Mission From Texas

Elon Musk’s Starship rocket launched for its 9th test flight from Texas on Tuesday, May 27, but lost control mid-flight due to a leak, making a safe landing unlikely, according to SpaceX. The Super Heavy booster carried Starship toward space, where it flew for under an hour before issues arose. A payload door also failed to open, preventing the release of dummy satellites. The flight followed previous high-altitude failures earlier this year.

Japan: Ten Injured After Explosion Strikes Construction Site in Tokyo

Ten people were injured after an explosion ripped through a construction site in Edogawa, eastern Tokyo, on Tuesday, May 27. According to reports, the blast occurred when excavation machinery struck a gas cylinder buried underground. The explosion caused damage to 38 nearby buildings, including apartments and a convenience store. The resulting fire was extinguished after four hours.

Explosions at Tokyo construction site

Explosions at Tokyo construction site

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 27, 2025, shows a construction site in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward where explosions occurred earlier in the day. The explosions, which left 10 people slightly injured, were apparently sparked by a gas leak from a pipe damaged during work to pave the foundation of a condominium.

Explosions at Tokyo construction site

Explosions at Tokyo construction site

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 27, 2025, shows a construction site in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward where explosions occurred earlier in the day. The explosions, which left 10 people slightly injured, were apparently sparked by a gas leak from a pipe damaged during work to pave the foundation of a condominium.

US: Manhole Explosion Sparks Fires on Texas Tech Campus, Causing Power Outage and Evacuation 2

A manhole explosion occurred on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, on Wednesday, March 12, leading to a power outage and evacuation. There were no injuries reported.

US: Manhole Explosion Sparks Fires on Texas Tech Campus, Causing Power Outage and Evacuation

A manhole explosion occurred on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, on Wednesday, March 12, leading to a power outage and evacuation. There were no injuries reported.

Department store blast in Taiwan

Department store blast in Taiwan

Part of an exterior wall is seen ripped off on Feb. 13, 2025, at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

Department store blast in Taiwan

Department store blast in Taiwan

Part of an exterior wall is seen ripped off on Feb. 13, 2025, at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

Department store blast in Taiwan

Department store blast in Taiwan

Debris is seen scattered on Feb. 13, 2025, outside the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

Department store blast in Taiwan

Department store blast in Taiwan

Debris is seen scattered on Feb. 13, 2025, outside the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

Department store blast in Taiwan

Department store blast in Taiwan

Debris is seen scattered on Feb. 13, 2025, outside the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, where an explosion occurred due to a gas leak earlier in the day, leaving at least four people dead and over 20 others injured.

At Least 89 People Remain Missing After Floods - Eastern Spain

At Least 89 People Remain Missing After Floods - Eastern Spain

Two people next to a "no smoking, gas leak" sign, in Sedaví, on November 5, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. Today marks one week since the DANA swept through the Valencian Community. So far, there are 211 fatalities and extensive material damage in about 70 municipalities in the province of Valencia, from where even today they are still removing belongings, vehicles and water drainage. 98% of the electrical service has already been restored and 93% of the affected population already has water supply. Feria Valencia has assigned seven pavilions, its Events Center and its kitchens to various logistical and humanitarian tasks to fight against the effects of the DANA that has affected the Valencian Community. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

An Emergency Drill in Lianyungang

An Emergency Drill in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Participants gather during a fire emergency drill for a hazardous chemical tank farm leak in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, October 11, 2024.

Traffic Lights - Rotterdam

Traffic Lights - Rotterdam

Traffic lights on the street, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on October 05, 2024. Tens of thousands of traffic lights in the Netherlands can be hacked and controlled remotely. Malicious parties could abuse the leak to cause chaos or hinder emergency services. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Lights - Rotterdam

Traffic Lights - Rotterdam

Traffic lights on the street, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on October 05, 2024. Tens of thousands of traffic lights in the Netherlands can be hacked and controlled remotely. Malicious parties could abuse the leak to cause chaos or hinder emergency services. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Lights - Rotterdam

Traffic Lights - Rotterdam

Traffic lights on the street, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on October 05, 2024. Tens of thousands of traffic lights in the Netherlands can be hacked and controlled remotely. Malicious parties could abuse the leak to cause chaos or hinder emergency services. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Lights - Rotterdam

Traffic Lights - Rotterdam

Traffic lights on the street, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on October 05, 2024. Tens of thousands of traffic lights in the Netherlands can be hacked and controlled remotely. Malicious parties could abuse the leak to cause chaos or hinder emergency services. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is entering Madanjoo coal mine to start his working shift in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 24, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is seen after his working shift in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 24, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is seen after his working shift in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 24, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - An Iranian miner is seen after his working shift in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 24, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Two Iranian miner are entering Madanjoo coal mine to start their working shift in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 24, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Two Iranian miner are working in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 19, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Iranian miners are resting outside Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 4, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

Files - At Least 51 Dead In Coal Mine Explosion - Iran

File photo - Two Iranian miners are eating food in their dormitory in Madanjoo coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan, Iran on August 21, 2012. An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others were injured after the blast in South Khorasan province. It is reported to have been caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of the mine in Tabas, 540 km (335 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran. The explosion occurred at 21:00 local time on Saturday September 21, 2024, state media said. South Khorasan's governor Javad Ghenaatzadeh said there were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion. Photo by Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM