The investigation continues to pinpoint what exactly went wrong, though it is believed a gas leak to a faulty boiler triggered the blast.

The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Department says a factory in Rubbertown is back to business Thursday following multiple fires the day before.

Houston first responders have reported a potential explosion in downtown Thursday morning, a spokesperson with HPD confirmed.

An explosion at Carbide Industries in Rubbertown caused fires inside and outside of the plant. PRP officials are investigating the incident.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — One person has died and four others were injured on Thursday after an explosion at an Iranian university laboratory, according to local media reports.

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Investigators are looking into whether a key safety valve failed at Mitchel Houses, where the same boiler exploded four years ago, according to a source interviewed by THE CITY.

An explosion at the Mitchel Houses in the Bronx caused a partial building collapse, displacing residents but causing no injuries. The blast originated in the boiler room, leading to a chimney collapse ...