Explosion fires due to chemical factors have more than tripled in South Korea over the past three years, with 267 incidents in 2025, up from 79 in 2022. The surge, partly driven by lithium-ion battery fires, has led to casualties and significant property damage, prompting calls for improved safety management.
A chemical explosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Washington killed at least 1, with 9 missing and 9 injured, including 8 employees and a firefighter, due to a ruptured tank of corrosive 'white liquor'
A chemical explosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington, killed 1 person, injured 10, and left 9 missing. The blast involved a ruptured tank containing 900,000 gallons of 'white liquor', with 90,000 gallons potentially remaining, posing ongoing safety risks.
An overheated chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, California, poses a risk of explosion, prompting the evacuation of 50,000 residents. Officials are working to cool the tank containing methyl methacrylate, a flammable chemical, while a crack may be relieving pressure.
