EPA reaches 99% of Phase 1 wildfire cleanup in record time, Gov. Newsom saysEPA has nearly completed hazardous material cleanup post-wildfires, marking historic efficiency with over 9,000 properties cleaned in record time.
Will Rogers State Beach parking lot to be processing site for Palisades fire debrisThe Will Rogers State Beach lot will temporarily store hazardous debris from the Palisades fire zone.
Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East PalestineLimited safety measures are implemented for hazardous material transport through East Palestine after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
Officials Evacuate Area After Train Derails in Suburban ChicagoEmergency officials ordered an evacuation after a freight train derailed in Matteson, Illinois.
Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East PalestineLimited safety measures are implemented for hazardous material transport through East Palestine after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.
Officials Evacuate Area After Train Derails in Suburban ChicagoEmergency officials ordered an evacuation after a freight train derailed in Matteson, Illinois.
Army Corps of Engineers surveys damage from Palisades, Eaton fires before cleanup beginsThe cleanup of homes destroyed by fires near Malibu is challenging due to hazardous materials and the need for careful handling of toxic debris.
Authorities caution against sifting through debris at fire-ravaged propertiesResidents are cautioned against sifting through fire wreckage due to hazardous materials and health risks.
Army Corps of Engineers surveys damage from Palisades, Eaton fires before cleanup beginsThe cleanup of homes destroyed by fires near Malibu is challenging due to hazardous materials and the need for careful handling of toxic debris.
Authorities caution against sifting through debris at fire-ravaged propertiesResidents are cautioned against sifting through fire wreckage due to hazardous materials and health risks.
Dangerous Goods Shipping: Basic Rules and Regulations (2025) - ShopifySafe shipping of hazardous materials requires understanding and compliance with various laws.Dangerous goods encompass a wide range of materials, necessitating regulation and proper handling.
Recycling Mystery: Dental AppliancesDental appliances are often classified as hazardous waste and require special disposal methods.Most dental clinics discard appliances with medical waste due to the difficulty of recycling them.The composition of dental appliances complicates recycling efforts, hindering efforts to utilize these materials sustainably.
Reflections On Deadly Los Angeles Fires | KQEDThe recovery process post-fire in Los Angeles is complicated by hazardous conditions, delaying residents' return home.
Hazmat response in Everett, officials say someone was reported dumping narcotics waste around cityHazmat teams are investigating potential hazardous materials linked to narcotics manufacturing in Everett, but there is no threat to public safety.
Five years after a fiery explosion at an East Bay fuel facility shut down I-80, officials provide plan to avoid future disastersContra Costa County has approved a new safety plan to prevent future disasters at hazardous material terminals following a significant explosion in 2019.
Hazmat response in Everett, officials say someone was reported dumping narcotics waste around cityHazmat teams are investigating potential hazardous materials linked to narcotics manufacturing in Everett, but there is no threat to public safety.
Five years after a fiery explosion at an East Bay fuel facility shut down I-80, officials provide plan to avoid future disastersContra Costa County has approved a new safety plan to prevent future disasters at hazardous material terminals following a significant explosion in 2019.
Solano County: Hwy. 37 reopened west of Vallejo early Sunday morningState Highway 37 reopened following a gasoline spill cleanup, affecting traffic and the Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area.
Storing your laundry pods in decorative containers? Experts sound alarm on #CleanTokStoring cleaning chemicals in decorative containers can increase the risk of accidental exposure for young children.Parents prioritize aesthetics over safety, endangering kids.Experts urge keeping hazardous products in original containers and secured out of children's reach.
I-80 closed in Sierra foothills due to wildfire started by Tesla semitruckA Tesla semitruck fire on I-80 caused a complete highway closure due to toxic fumes from its lithium-ion batteries.
Big rig with lithium ion batteries flips in San Pedro, sparking hazardous fire, closing freewayA hazardous fire caused by a battery explosion led to significant freeway closures in San Pedro, disrupting traffic without reported injuries.
I-80 closed in Sierra foothills due to wildfire started by Tesla semitruckA Tesla semitruck fire on I-80 caused a complete highway closure due to toxic fumes from its lithium-ion batteries.
Big rig with lithium ion batteries flips in San Pedro, sparking hazardous fire, closing freewayA hazardous fire caused by a battery explosion led to significant freeway closures in San Pedro, disrupting traffic without reported injuries.
Unplanned flaring at Martinez refinery reported SaturdayFlaring at the Martinez oil refinery highlights ongoing safety and operational concerns within the facility.
Five years after a fiery explosion at an East Bay fuel facility shut down I-80, officials provide plan to avoid future disastersContra Costa County approved a safety plan to prevent hazardous material disasters following a 2019 explosion at NuStar Energy facility.
Queens firefighters battle two-alarm fire in auto body shop, remove drums of flammable material | amNewYorkFirefighters in Queens effectively controlled a two-alarm fire involving hazardous materials after a swift response that ensured no victims were trapped.
Lithium Battery Fire Traps Drivers in Sweltering Heat on California HighwayDrivers were stuck in traffic due to a truck fire involving lithium ion batteries on a California highway, posing hazardous risks and air quality concerns.