Around 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve in 2022, flames ripped through the bowels of an industrial facility in Fremont, Nebraska. Elevators were scorched. Conveyor belts collapsed. Metal doors melted. As ...

According to Purdue University’s nationwide report, there’s a concerning trend where the total number of grain dust explosions decreased in 2025, but the severity of those incidents—measured by ...

Seven dust-fueled explosions caused 10 injuries and four fatalities in 2025, according to a Purdue University report. That represents a drop in incidents from the prior year, but an increase in ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – An annual report from Purdue University found there were seven grain dust explosions in the United States in 2025. While that is lower than the nine reported the previous year, ...

Hidden kitchen dangers: Grease and dust behind appliances, in range hoods, and on refrigerator coils can overheat and ignite if not cleaned regularly. Electrical and heating risks: Overloaded outlets, ...

The explosion affected 15 workers, with six survivors admitted to the Ubaté Regional Hospital for medical care.