Emergency medical workers were on the scene of a “major industrial accident” at an Exxon Mobil plant in Texas where at least four people were injured on Thursday morning, the authorities said. A fire broke out around 1 a.m. local
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A timeline of the California oil spill, from the first report to the clean-up
The time period between those two events is now under closer scrutiny as the extensive oil spill has shut prized beaches, damaged coastal habitats and threatened the health of animals and people who call the area home. The leak is
Cause of catastrophic California oil spill could be revealed Tuesday
The pipeline breach released more than 140,000 gallons of oil. An anchor is “one of the distinct possibilities” behind the leak. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Authorities could determine as soon as Tuesday the
Oil spill off coast of Southern California leaves dead fish and birds
A massive oil spill off the coast of Southern California fouled beaches and forced cancellation of a popular air show as authorities raced to minimize the ecological damage. Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley tweeted Sunday that oil had begun washing