A pipeline rupture in Bastrop County, Texas spilled an estimated 50,000 gallons of crude oil and incited an emergency evacuation Thursday morning, July 13th. A contractor of Magellan Midstream Partners was performing pipeline maintenance duties when the Longhorn Pipeline was accidentally punctured. Although no injuries were reported, approximately 15 residences in the nearby vicinity were
The collapse of a storage tunnel containing rail cars full of radioactive waste forced the Hanford Nuclear Reservation to declare emergency procedures. The nuclear site located in Washington state raises concerns about contamination and facility aging problems. Although no radiation was released during the incident, employees were ordered to take cover and evacuate. Currently, Hanford
The Montgomery County Health Department distributes anti-radiation pills to those who reside in the Limerick, Pennsylvania nuclear power plant threat zone; however, the potassium iodide tablets that were dispersed in the county’s most recent distribution are going to expire in the coming month. The county department is advising residents to obtain a current dosage of
A pipeline in Louisiana exploded, causing around 60 homes in the proximity of the fire to evacuate. The blast injured two workers, while another is presumed dead. The pipeline carries natural gas liquids and extends from Venice to Paradis, Louisiana. The pipeline operator, Phillips 66, stated the pipeline had been blocked off during the explosion,
