Explosion Sparks Major Fire at Chevron Refinery in Los Angeles County

No injuries were reported after the late-night incident at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles that halted operations in one unit, but the cause and damage extent are under investigation. 

Partial Collapse of NYC Apartment Building Possibly Triggered by Boiler

A corner of a New York City Housing Authority apartment building collapsed Wednesday morning, following a likely explosion in the 1960s-era building's boiler system.

Builder spared jail after gas explosion

A Nottingham builder has avoided an immediate spell behind bars after his failures resulted in a gas explosion leaving a worker with burns that have left him unable to work since.

Brighton and Hove Council ponders demolition of eight unsafe towers

Nearly 600 flats have been found to not meet standards for withstanding a collapse in case of an explosion or large fire. The post Brighton and Hove Council ponders demolition of eight unsafe towers appeared first on Property Week.

The Rising Need for Blast-Resistant Door Systems

 The recent explosion outside a major Las Vegas hotel in early 2025 has reinforced the urgent need for blast-resistant door systems to protect public and commercial spaces from terrorist attacks. As security threats continue to rise, facilities must implement advanced entrance solutions that safeguard occupants and infrastructure from devastating blasts and ballistic threats. ProSlide™-Blast: An […] <p>The post The Rising Need for Blast-Resistant Door Systems first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>