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Fire and Explosion Damage Ship in Baltimore Harbor  The New York Times No injuries reported after explosion on ship near Key Bridge collapse site  WBFF No injuries reported after cargo ship explodes in Baltimore Harbor  WTOP Cargo ship sends mayday after explosion near Key Bridge, no injuries reported  The Baltimore Banner Officials: No injuries after apparent explosion near Key Bridge  WBAL-TV Source link

The U.S. Coast Guard responded to an explosion on board a cargo ship hauling coal in Baltimore’s harbor near the Key Bridge collapse site on Monday, according to U.S. Coast Guard spokesman, Petty Officer Matthew West. The W-Sapphire, a 751-foot bulk carrier, with 23 people on board, showed signs of damage consistent with a fire and explosion, according to the …

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The fatal explosion last week at U.S. Steel’s Pittsburgh-area coal-processing plant has revived debate about its future just as the iconic American company was emerging from a long period of uncertainty. The fortunes of steelmaking in the U.S. — along with profits, share prices and steel prices — have been buoyed by years of friendly administrations …

U.S. Steel released preliminary findings about the potential cause of Monday’s deadly explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works.  U.S. Steel spokeswoman Amanda Malkowski said in a statement on Friday that “preliminary indications lead us to believe” that the explosion happened when a gas valve was flushed in preparation for planned maintenance. The statement said that as pressure built inside …

A team of Japanese astronomers have spotted an explosion in deep space that is not only influencing the very star that triggered it, but also distorting the planet-forming disk surrounding it. The discovery suggests that if such explosive events are commonplace in young star systems, newborn stars and any planets that form around them may exist in environments far more …

2nd man killed in Clairton Coke Works explosion identified  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Authorities identify 2nd person killed in Clairton Coke Works blast  TribLIVE.com 2nd person killed in U.S. Steel explosion remembered as loving man with strong faith  WTAE ‘Clairton Strong’ fundraiser aims to help victims of Clairton Coke Works explosion  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Air quality concerns linger in the wake of steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania  ABC …

U.S. Steel Explosion Presents Challenge to Nippon’s Investment Plans  The Wall Street Journal Officials: 2 dead, 10 injured after explosions at US Steel Clairton Coke plant  WTAE Second worker found dead after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works  90.5 WESA What we know about U.S. Steel plant’s safety record after deadly explosion  The Washington Post Analyst: Clairton Coke Works explosion could mark a …

Analyst: Clairton Coke Works explosion could mark a turning point for the Mon Valley  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Officials: 2 dead, 10 injured after explosions at US Steel Clairton Coke plant  WTAE Second worker found dead after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works  90.5 WESA What we know about U.S. Steel plant’s safety record after deadly explosion  The Washington Post Fatal U.S. Steel Plant Explosion …

One of the two people killed in the Pennsylvania steel factory explosion on Monday has been identified as a father who came from a steel mill working family. Timothy Quinn, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene of the blast at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said Tuesday. The second person killed …

A cosmic blast may have wiped out a lost civilization 12,800 years ago. Credit: Kevin Gill / CC BY 2.0 A powerful cosmic explosion may have wiped out an early, advanced human civilization around 12,800 years ago. New scientific findings in Louisiana suggest that a large comet fragment exploded in Earth’s atmosphere with enough force to melt stone into glass, …