explosion
Coverage of explosion in the Nexus archive.
- Bronx fire, explosion victim says she doesn't know where family will go next
Ellese Falcon lost everything last week after an explosion and subsequent five-alarm blaze destroyed her apartment building. The incident occurred at 374 East 209th Street in the Norwood section of the Bronx.
- 5-alarm fire tears through Bronx apartment building, injuring 11
A 5-alarm fire tore through a Bronx apartment building, injuring 11 people. FDNY firefighters responded to an explosion in the Norwood neighborhood just before 12:30 p.m.
- UK maritime authority reports ‘loud explosion’ near ship southeast of Yemeni coast
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a 'loud explosion' near a vessel southeast of Yemen's Aden port. All crew members are safe, and no environmental impact has been reported.
- Two workers who died in quake-hit Japan mall were sent in to get cash
Two workers died in a shopping mall explosion in Japan following a powerful earthquake. A Japanese company admitted the workers were sent into the mall to retrieve cash.
- 2 Japan quake victims ordered back into Aeon Mall store to secure cash
Two women died in an explosion at an Aeon shopping centre in Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture after an earthquake. Their employer, Habita, instructed them to return inside to secure sales proceeds in a safe. Company executives apologized to one victim’s family and provided a written account of events.
- Explosion in Moscow leaves at least 3 dead, 21 injured
An explosion near Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow resulted in at least 3 deaths and 21 injuries.
- 3 people killed, 15 wounded in Moscow restaurant explosion
An explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow killed three people and injured 15 others. Emergency services and investigators are working at the scene on Kudrinskaya Square, with exact details still being determined by officials.
- 3 dead, 15 injured in explosion near Moscow cafe, police say
An explosion near a Moscow cafe killed three people and injured 15 others, according to police. The blast occurred at around 8:10pm, and investigators are examining the site. No details about the cause were provided.
- Explosion at cafe in Moscow kills at least three people and injures 15 others
An explosion occurred at a cafe in Moscow, resulting in at least three deaths and 15 injuries. The incident is under investigation.
- At least three killed in explosion near cafe in Russia’s Moscow
An explosion near a cafe in Moscow's Kudrinskaya Square killed at least three people and injured 15, according to authorities.
- Massive explosion rocks quiet Ohio neighborhood
A massive explosion occurred in a quiet Ohio neighborhood on Thursday. The blast was captured on video, and Tom Hanson provided details on the incident.
- Stunned shoppers flee crumbling mall after 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan
Shoppers at Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, Japan fled after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck on July 28. An hour later, a large explosion was reported inside the mall.
- 'Like a bomb': 1 missing, 1 seriously burned in Ohio house explosion
An explosion in Ohio has left one person missing and another seriously burned, with Canton Fire conducting a search for the missing individual.
- Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’ after U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes
Iran vows to punish the U.S. after U.S. Central Command launches strikes, as shown in a video from July 29, 2026, depicting smoke from an explosion at an unknown location.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan caused an explosion at AEON Mall, killing 23 people and injuring 63. Rescue efforts continue in Kumamoto Prefecture as hope for finding survivors dwindles.
- Situation ‘under control’ after explosion at Damietta port in Egypt
An explosion occurred at Damietta port in Egypt after a drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker. Local authorities responded promptly, and the involved vessels have been safely relocated outside the port area, according to port services firm Inchcape.
- Moment Japanese mall is blown to pieces in explosion moments after devastating earthquake as death toll climbs to 13 with warnings of aftershocks
A Japanese mall was blown to pieces in an explosion moments after a devastating earthquake, with the death toll climbing to 13 and warnings of aftershocks issued.
- Japan fears high death toll after powerful earthquake hits Kumamoto
A powerful earthquake and explosion struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing destruction and raising fears of a high death toll. The Aeon shopping mall in Kumamoto was destroyed by the disaster.
- Four workers killed in cylinder blast at factory in Assam's Cachar
Four workers were killed in an explosion caused by an LPG cylinder used in casting work at a factory in Assam's Cachar district.
- 2 dead, explosion reported after police-involved shooting in Queens: officials
A police-involved shooting in Queens on Saturday afternoon led to two deaths and a fiery explosion. Police responded to a 911 call reporting gunshots at a residence, where a woman claimed she heard gunshots inside her home.
- Twenty firefighters hospitalised after explosion sparked massive blaze that destroyed three fire engines at Essex industrial unit
An explosion at an Essex industrial unit caused a massive blaze that destroyed three fire engines. Twenty firefighters were hospitalized as a result.
- One dead and three rushed to hospital after explosion in Bedford
An explosion in Bedford resulted in one death and three people being hospitalized. The incident caused significant casualties and emergency response.
- Second explosion reported in Iran’s Bandar Lengeh
A second explosion was reported in Bandar Lengeh, a port city in Iran's Hormozgan province on the Persian Gulf, according to Iran's Tasnim news agency.
- Widow files lawsuit over 2025 LA County deputy explosion death
The widow of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy has filed a lawsuit one year after an explosion that killed three deputies, alleging her husband's death was preventable.
- Mobile home destroyed in SW Miami-Dade fire following loud explosion
A mobile home was destroyed in a fire following a loud explosion in Southwest Miami-Dade on Saturday morning. Neighbors reported hearing an explosion before flames broke out, and firefighters extinguished the blaze without injuries. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
- He'd just told 911 a car had crashed into a gas line. Then the building exploded
Randolph Pattemore called 911 after witnessing a car crash into a gas line at his north Edmonton apartment building, warning of a potential explosion. Moments later, the building exploded.
- Chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium hit by explosion off Omani coast, manager says
The chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium caught fire after an explosion of an unidentified external device in the Arabian Sea off Oman's coast. All crew members were safe and accounted for, with firefighting efforts underway.
- Explosion heard in Iran's Bushehr, four wounded in US attack on Omidiyeh
Explosions were reported in Iran's southern city of Bushehr, and a U.S. attack in the southwestern city of Omidiyeh injured at least four people. The blasts in Bushehr were noted by the semi-official Mehr news agency.
- Busy intersection in Matthews closed after natural gas leak: What we know
A natural gas leak caused the closure of the intersection of McKee Road and Pleasant Plains Road in Matthews, N.C., on July 9. Piedmont Natural Gas is addressing the leak, but the cause remains unspecified. A prior incident in May involved a gas main strike by a contractor, leading to an explosion and fire.
- Maine lumber mill co-owner dies, bringing explosion death toll to 3
The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill who was injured in an explosion has died, increasing the death toll to three, including two firefighters. The Robbins family and Maine Governor Janet Mills confirmed the update.
- Residents react as freight train derails in Shockoe Bottom, falls into Kanawha Canal
A freight train derailed in Shockoe Bottom and fell into the Kanawha Canal around 4 p.m. Friday, with witnesses reporting a loud screeching noise followed by an explosion.
- Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment
A powerful explosion occurred at a Tacoma apartment while firefighters were investigating smoke. The incident is under investigation.
- 'Armed and dangerous' Ukrainian woman is prime suspect in Monaco explosion that critically wounded oligarch, his mistress and son
An 'armed and dangerous' Ukrainian woman is the prime suspect in a Monaco explosion that critically wounded an oligarch, his mistress, and his son. The incident is described as a targeted attack involving a powerful explosion.
- 'Armed and dangerous' Ukrainian woman is prime suspect in Monaco explosion that critically wounded oligarch, his mistress and son
A Ukrainian woman is the prime suspect in a Monaco explosion that critically injured an oligarch, his mistress, and their son. Authorities describe her as 'armed and dangerous.'
- Person critically injured in explosion on North Side, Chicago fire officials say
A person was critically injured in an explosion on Chicago's North Side, according to fire officials. The incident occurred in the city's North Side area, and authorities have confirmed the individual's critical condition.
- Monaco authorities detain then release a person in their probe of this week’s explosion
Monaco authorities detained and released a person as part of their investigation into an explosion that injured a Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia and two others.
- Fire breaks out in Haldia Petrochemicals’ naphtha pipeline, 20 injured
A fire broke out in Haldia Petrochemicals’ naphtha pipeline, causing a sudden explosion in the early morning. The incident resulted in 20 injuries.
- Three people injured after explosion in Monaco
Three people were injured following an explosion at a residential building in Monaco. The head of government stated the blast was 'very likely an attack'.
- Police hunt for suspect after three wounded in Monaco blast
Police are searching for a suspect after an explosion at a residential building in Monaco left three people wounded, including a Ukrainian oligarch.
- The sight of six burnt workers will never leave me, says Sigachi blast survivor
A survivor of the Sigachi Industries explosion at Pashamylaram recounts the traumatic memories of the incident that killed 54 people. The survivor specifically remembers the sight of six burnt workers, which remains unforgettable.