Virginia

Toxic Chemical Freight Derails in Southwest Virginia

Tank car damaged but not compromised, railroad says.

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Sprinklers Contain Fire at Tire Plant in Virginia

Firefighters extinguished flames within 10 minutes.

Train Derailment Dumps 2,000 Tons of Coal in Virginia

Bridge collapse drops 26 railcars into the Roanoke River

Hazmat Team Responds to Overturned Battery Shipment

Wreck caused acid leak and electrical arcing.

Big Rig Tanker Overturns and Burns in Virginia

Road damage restricts traffic after crash.

Army Improves Safety Procedures at Virginia Ammo Plant

A June 2019 fire at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant left four injured.

Sawdust Ignited Duct System at Virginia Wood Pellet Plant

Mutual aid response fought fire for nearly six hours.

Warehouse at Insulation Factory Burns in Virginia

Residents nearby tell about thick, choking smoke from the fire.

Heavy Fire Discovered at Tire Recycling Plant in Virginia

Firefighters immediately declare a second alarm upon arrival.

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Firefighting Foam Overflows at Virginia Airport Hangar

A deluge-type fire suppression system had been accidentally activated.