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  • Explosive Blast at Indian Factory Claims 17 Lives

    Explosive Blast at Indian Factory Claims 17 Lives

    A blast at an explosives manufacturing plant resulted in at least 17 fatalities and left 18 others injured in Maharashtra, India, on Sunday. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred in Nagpur, approximately 500 miles from the state capital, Mumbai. Rescue efforts are underway, with officials advising that search and recovery operations are ongoing. Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, described the event as “extremely tragic,” and Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the situation “deeply distressing,” extending wishes for a swift recovery to those affected. An official investigation has been launched into the cause of the explosion.

    This tragic event follows a similar disaster in Andhra Pradesh the day before, where a firecracker factory explosion claimed 21 lives. India frequently faces industrial accidents, often attributed to lax safety protocols and inadequate enforcement, leading to recurring fatalities in such incidents, including a notable fireworks factory blast last year.

  • North China Factory Explosion Claims 8 Lives

    North China Factory Explosion Claims 8 Lives

    An explosion at a biotech plant in northern China has resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, according to Chinese state media reports on Sunday. The total number of fatalities has increased by one since earlier reports.

    Initially, state news agency Xinhua reported that seven people had died and one was missing following the explosion on Saturday morning at Jiapeng biotech in Shanxi Province, citing local authorities. Subsequently, Xinhua updated the death toll to eight and stated that the company’s legal representative had been taken into custody.

    The facility is situated in Shanyin County, approximately 250 miles west of Beijing. Authorities continue to work on cleanup efforts, with reports indicating the presence of dark yellow smoke rising from the site of the blast. A team has been assigned to investigate the cause of the explosion.

    This incident follows a similar tragedy in late January, when a steel factory in nearby Inner Mongolia experienced a blast that claimed at least nine lives.

  • Explosion Shakes Industrial Area South of Buenos Aires

    Explosion Shakes Industrial Area South of Buenos Aires




    This aerial view shows a fire after an explosion in an industrial area of Ezeiza, Buenos Aires province, Argentina, on November 14, 2025. — AFP
    • Mayor warns of a “complex” fire expected to smolder for a long period.
    • Five factories impacted, including chemical and plastics facilities.
    • Fifteen fire crews dispatched to combat the intense industrial blaze.

    On Friday night, a series of powerful explosions shook an industrial zone south of Buenos Aires, triggering a large fire and sending at least 22 people to the hospital, authorities reported.

    The incident took place within the Spegazzini Industrial Park in Ezeiza, where multiple factories were affected. “The explosions and fires occurring in different factories are massive,” stated Gaston Granados, the mayor of Ezeiza. The exact cause of the explosions remains unknown.

    Footage aired on TV showed dense smoke billowing from the industrial area, and social media was flooded with dramatic videos capturing towering flames and a shockwave moving through the scene.

    The blast was felt throughout Ezeiza and Canuelas, shattering windows in nearby homes. Some residents reported seeing an object fall from the sky just moments before the explosion.

    Carlos Santoro, director of the local hospital, indicated that 22 injured individuals had been received. Reports suggest that five factories were damaged by the explosions and the ensuing fire. These include businesses involved with tire manufacturing and chemical products.

    Granados noted that several facilities within the industrial park were affected, including a chemical plant with burning warehouses and sites related to agriculture and fertilizer production. He also mentioned a plastics company, Plasticos Lago.

    The scene was described as chaotic, with Granados stating, “It’s very confusing. We’re prioritizing safety and evacuations in the area. Firefighters are working tirelessly to fight the widespread blaze.” A total of 15 firefighting units have been mobilized.

    Fabian Garcia, the civil defense director for Buenos Aires province, characterized the fire as “highly complex” and noted it would take a long time to extinguish.

    Early speculation suggested a small aircraft might have been involved, but Granados said authorities “cannot confirm or deny that a plane crashed” until the fire is fully contained.

    The owner of Sinteplast, a factory located within the industrial park, clarified that his plant was not the origin of the fire despite initial reports. “The explosion destroyed everything—gates, ceilings, some structures, and fire suppression pipes were blown off. Firefighters are on site. It was a terrible explosion, but it did not reach our factory. The shockwave shook everything,” he stated to local media.

    — With additional insights from AFP

  • Top Spots for Completing Industrial Batteries in Arc Raiders

    Top Spots for Completing Industrial Batteries in Arc Raiders

    To stay alive in the dangerous world of Arc Raiders, players need to gather various materials, weapons, and supplies to fight against rival players and fierce ARCs. Some items are used for crafting basic supplies like bandages or ammunition, while others are crucial resources for upgrading your preferred crafting stations.

    One important resource is the Industrial Battery. You’ll need three of them to upgrade your Gear Bench to the highest level. If you’re having trouble finding Industrial Batteries, here’s where to look and some locations that I’ve had the most success farming them.

    Where To Find Industrial Batteries

    When searching for Industrial Batteries, focus on areas that have a higher chance of dropping items from industrial-themed locations, marked with a circular icon showing a factory. Many spots can spawn industrial loot, but these sites are the most reliable for farming batteries:

    • Warehouse at The Blue Gate
    • Hydroponic Dome Complex and Power Generation Complex at Dam Battlegrounds
    • Rocket Assembly at Spaceport

    Out of these options, the Hydroponic Dome Complex is surprisingly one of the best places to farm Industrial Batteries. Located on the east side of Dam Battlegrounds, this area consists of several domed structures that can be looted. Focus on checking lockers, breachable metal containers, and metal shelves scattered throughout the domes for batteries.

    Hydroponic is also nearby the Power Generation Complex, making it efficient to visit both locations during the same trip when you’re hunting for this material. You could also try Water Treatment Control, but I’ve found it to be less reliable despite its Industrial icon. Overall, Hydroponic has been my most successful spot on Dam Battlegrounds.

    If you want some variety, both the Warehouse at The Blue Gate and Rocket Assembly at Spaceport are good alternatives. I prefer the Warehouse because it’s full of shelves and dedicated to industrial loot. Rocket Assembly is adequate but less consistent for finding batteries. Some players recommend Container Storage as well, but I haven’t had much luck there.

    Pro Tip: Going during a Night Raid can significantly increase your chances of finding higher-quality loot, including rare materials like Industrial Batteries. Keep this in mind if you’re really struggling to find them.

    No matter where you find them, I highly recommend storing any Industrial Batteries in your Safe Pockets. This way, if you get knocked out, you’ll still keep your loot. Batteries can be hard to come by, so protecting them from theft or loss is always wise.