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Cause of soybean plant fire undetermined

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Accounts conflict over the cause of a fire that forced a partial evacuation of Piper City, Ind., last Thursday.

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After February fire, Cruise line says its safe

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After revamping its fire suppression equipment and installing backup systems, Carnival Cruises is now offering a money back guarantee to woo sea-weary customers.

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Chicago warehouse fire keeps firefighters up all night

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A warehouse on the south side of Chicago ignited late Sept. 11, burning through the night and preventing firefighters from entering the building.

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California fracking comes under safety scrutiny despite benefits

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The debate surrounding the safety and environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing – or fracking – along the California coast has heated up, but some industry officials are touting the benefits of the oil extraction process, saying it’s been going on for years.

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Wisconsin manufacturing facility catches fire, raising air quality concerns

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A facility that develops residential and commercial heating and cooling products in Wisconsin caught fire, causing alarm at a nearby school with safety concerns over air quality.

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Texas residents take BP to trial over toxic gas purge

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British Petroleum will need to respond to the claims of a number of Texans who are seeking reparations referring to a period of time in 2010 that toxic gases were knowingly released from an oil refinery.

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Manufacturer gets OSHA fine after safety violations

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After a number of safety regulation violations were discovered after an explosion and fire that led to serious injuries for three of Fox Valley Systems employees, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a $262,000 fine, placing the company in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

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Warehouse chemical fire challenges firefighters

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A fire at a Santa Ana, Calif., warehouse that stores a number of chemicals persisted Aug. 28 despite firefighters battling the blaze intensely for eight hours.

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Washington fire prompts safety concerns

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On Aug. 22, a blaze at an asphalt manufacturer raised safety concerns for 30 nearby homes and led officials to close a local highway.

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Nuclear plant in Arizona weathers insulation fire

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A three-reactor nuclear power plant in Arizona caught fire after insulation behind a pump ignited.

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