Amparo closes clandestine chemical products factory
A clandestine chemical factory in Amparo, Brazil, was shut down following an anonymous complaint, revealing unsafe working conditions and potential contamination risks.
Ukrainian drones have attacked a factory in Tolyatti
Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted a drone strike on a chemical factory in Tolyatti, Russia, resulting in an explosion and fire, although there were no reported casualties.
Gabriela Vergara: 'Talent has no gender, it has purpose and discipline'
Gabriela Vergara, a chemical engineer and head of a Bimbo factory in Ecuador, emphasizes that talent transcends gender and highlights the value of female leadership in traditionally male-dominated industries.
South Africa: One Injured After Ekurhuleni Factory Fire - South African News Briefs - February 20, 2026
A fire at the Rolfes Chemical Factory in Ekurhuleni resulted in one person hospitalized due to burns, prompting evacuations and the shutdown of surrounding streets.
SBU strikes chemical factory used for explosives production deep inside Russia
The Security Service of Ukraine executed a drone strike on a chemicals plant in Perm Krai, Russia, that is involved in producing materials for explosives.
Rajasthan Fire: Horrific Fire in Chemical Factory, 7 People Burned to Death
A devastating fire in a chemical factory in Rajasthan has resulted in the deaths of seven workers, with fears that the death toll may rise as numerous others remain trapped inside.
Fire in a chemical factory in Bhiwadi, 7 workers burned alive
A devastating fire at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, has resulted in the deaths of seven workers due to the rapid spread of flames fueled by chemicals.
Alckmin announces R$ 2 billion for the chemical industry amid the crisis in the Industrial Hub of Cubatão
Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced a R$ 2 billion incentive for the Brazilian chemical industry to support the struggling Industrial Hub of Cubatão, which has faced factory closures and job losses.
Two dead from explosion at chemical factory near Lyon
The explosion at a chemical factory near Lyon resulted in the deaths of two workers, aged 47 and 55, prompting a criminal investigation for bodily injury and involuntary manslaughter.