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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Two huge explosions go off in southern Taiwan

A massive explosion happened in an open area used as a parking lot in the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan, in the early hours of August 22. The explosion led to several injuries and fires in residential houses nearby. Firefighters say the exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

NYTIMES (Sui-Lee Wee) - Dozens Killed as Explosion Flattens Rebel-Held Village in Myanmar

The local authorities said the cause was an accident at a warehouse that held explosives for mining operations.

JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - More than 45 people die after blast in Myanmar at building storing explosives

One rescue worker who responded to the site told The Associated Press that 46 bodies, including six children, had been recovered by Sunday evening

ABCNEWS - Blue Origin rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral

A Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch tower in a fiery blast during a test of its engines on Thursday night, the company said.

NPR (The Associated Press) - 1 person died, 36 injured after blast at New York City shipyard, officials say

One person has died after a blast Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say. They said 36 people were injured, most of them firefighters and other first responders.

NYTIMES (Chris Buckley) - Fireworks Factory Explosion in China Kills at Least 21

Dozens more were injured in the explosion, which appeared to be one of the country’s deadliest in recent years.

HUFFPOST - Fiery Explosion At NYC Home Sends Police Officers Flying

Eight officers were treated for minor injuries — including burns and at least one head laceration — after the blast, and all of the people who were inside the building have been accounted for.