On January 11, 2024, an explosion killed 18 people at the Gemonog Chemical Laboratory manufacturing plant in Novo Mesto, southeastern Slovenia. The explosion was caused by a failure in the temperature control system for SSD chemical storage.

Multan Gas Explosion: On January 27, a truck transporting liquefied petroleum gas caught fire and exploded near an industrial area in Multan, Punjab province. The incident resulted in the deaths of five individuals and injuries to 25 others.

The recent wildfires in Southern California have introduced a significant challenge in the cleanup process: the safe handling and disposal of lithium-ion batteries. These batteries, prevalent in electric vehicles (EVs), smartphones and laptops.

On January 22, 2025, a significant incident occurred at the Knurow-Szczyglowice coal mine in southern Poland. At approximately 850 meters below ground, methane gas ignited, leading to a fire that resulted in injuries to 16 miners. Among them, nine suffere

The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) has taken several steps in recent years to mitigate the risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires, which are particularly concerning due to their potential to ignite rapidly and release toxic fumes.

A ship loaded with Ammonium Nitrate has been prohibited from leaving the Port of Uddevalla after 19 deficiencies were discovered. It is classified as dangerous goods and can, under certain circumstances, be a powerful explosive.

On the morning of January 3, 2025, a carbon monoxide leak occurred at the Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown, a high-rise hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department responded to the incident around 8:30 a.m. detecting dangerous CO2 levels.

Three women were killed initially, and six others remain hospitalized in Arizona with severe burns over 45-80% of their bodies. All six are on breathing tubes, five in medically induced comas, and face months of recovery.