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7th Anniversary of Fatal Canadian Railroad Disaster That Killed 48
On July 6, 2013, a runaway freight train derailed and exploded in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.
On July 6, 2013, a runaway freight train derailed and exploded in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.
Furniture factory fire spread through seven warehouses.
An explosion brought down the factory roof.
Four firefighters fall sick from heat stress.
State-owned media reports that most workers released after medical treatment.
Leak dumped nearly 100 pounds of anhydrous ammonia.
Iranian had refused to label the incident as sabotage.
Flames quickly brought under control by plant fire brigade.
Refinery was resuming operations after maintenance shutdown.
Flames rose nearly 75 meters above the burning silos.
Blast was heard and felt as far away at 50 kilometers.
Smoke visible from five kilometers away.
Two-story, 2,500 square-meter facility full involved.
Firefighters struggle to protect warehouse exposure on site.
Firm wants time to investigate the nature of the June 29 emergency.
Nearly 9,000 tons of waste burned during the emergency.
