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Hydrogen explosion injures workers at chemical plant in Saint-Fons, France

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On December 22, 2025, in Saint-Fons, France, @yannicklegall shared a video showing the aftermath of a hydrogen-fueled explosion at the Elkem Silicones chemical plant. In the video, thick smoke billows from the facility as fire trucks and ambulances rush to the scene. The blast injured four workers, three of them seriously, at the Seveso high-threshold industrial site, prompting authorities to activate France’s ORSEC emergency plan to manage potential chemical hazards.

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