Industrial Accidents

Coverage of workplace accidents, explosions, and safety incidents at industrial facilities, including fatalities, investigations, and safety regulations

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Small Fire Ignited, Quickly Extinguished at Vancouver’s Frito‑Lay Facility

Early Wednesday, February 11, 2026, a small fire broke out at the Frito‑Lay snack plant located at 4808 Northwest Fruit...

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Feb 11, 2026

Environment and Climate

Clairton’s Struggle Mirrors Northwest Communities Grappling With Industrial Decline

When reporters descended on Clairton, Pennsylvania — a small mill town sprawling along the Monongahela River — they found a...

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Feb 11, 2026

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