Chemical Fire
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Smoke from fertilizer facility fire sends 3 people to hospital in HannaAt least three people went to hospital on Thursday after an apparent chemical fire spewed plumes of smoke at a fertilizer blending facility in Hanna, Alta.EnvironmentSep 5, 2025
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Georgia chemical plant fire forces over 90K residents to shelter in placeThe haze and chemical smell had spread to Atlanta by Monday morning, prompting firefighters to use detectors to check the air quality in various parts of the cit.U.S. NewsSep 30, 2024
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Cleanup of creeks after industrial Toronto fire to take until October, ministry saysA six-alarm fire at Brenntag Canada, a chemical distribution facility that blends lubricating oils, took place on Aug. 11, with runoff flowing into the Humber and Mimico Creeks.CanadaAug 25, 2023
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Confinement order lifted in Trois-Rivières following fire in chemical warehouseThe regional public health authority in Trois-Rivières said sulfur dioxide — which emanated from the blaze — can cause temporary irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract.CanadaAug 6, 2020
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Chemical fire burns at Nutrien potash mine near Vanscoy, Sask.No damage estimate has been provided. Firefighters were at the scene for approximately 11 hours.CanadaMar 9, 2020
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Firefighters dealing with ‘toxic exposure’ after asphalt plant fire, says union bossFirefighters were still on the scene Tuesday morning putting out hot spots after a fire burned millions of litres of liquid asphalt in the RM of Springfield Monday.EnvironmentOct 23, 2018
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Lakeshore East train service resumes after chemical fire near Guildwood GO StationGO train service on the Lakeshore East line has resumed following a chemical fire east of Guildwood Station Thursday morning.CanadaDec 10, 2015
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Officials proud of emergency response to chemical fire at Port Metro Vancouver"This is the closest we've come to a major evacuation across part of our city for many many years," said Penny Ballem, Vancouver city manager.Mar 5, 2015
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Health effects from chemical fire at Vancouver port may still be felt todayOfficials are warning that health effects from the chemical fire at the Port of Metro Vancouver may still be felt today.Mar 5, 2015
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