The EPA said six drums of calcium carbide were leaking and could form explosive acetylene if mixed with water.

The chemical calcium carbide creates flammable acetylene gas when mixed with water, requiring coordinated emergency response ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Since Monday’s train derailment in East Aurora sparked fears of “bomb trains” carrying toxic substances, the Genesee & Wyoming Railroad has sought to downplay the danger of the ...

A Tehachapi man is in custody Thursday after police found explosive devices in his home. Tehachapi police conducted a search ...

FLAMMABLE and combustible liquids are present in nearly every workplace. Gasoline, diesel fuel, and many common products such as solvents, thinners, cleaners, adhesives, paints, and polishes may be ...