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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade

Explosion at Gunvor Energy refinery in Rotterdam leaves one dead

An explosion at a Gunvor Energy refinery and fuel terminal in the port of Rotterdam resulted in one death and multiple injuries on Thursday morning. Authorities are investigating the blast as a potential workplace accident while keeping other possibilities open.

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Why It Matters

The incident impacted operations at Europe's largest port, causing temporary evacuations and a separate, unrelated power failure in the industrial zone.

Key Facts

  • One person was killed in the explosion.
  • Several people were injured in the explosion.
  • The explosion occurred at a Gunvor Energy refinery and fuel terminal.
  • The incident took place on Thursday morning.
  • Police are currently treating the event as a potential workplace accident.
  • A maintenance team was working on pipes at the site when the blast occurred.
  • A separate, unrelated power failure and transformer fire occurred in another part of the port.
  • Emergency services have confirmed there is no link between the power failure and the explosion.
  • Power was fully restored to the industrial area by mid-afternoon.
  • Multiple companies in the port evacuated workers following the incidents.

Who's Mentioned

organizationGunvor Energy“Operator of the refinery and fuel terminal where the explosion occurred.”locationRotterdam“Site of the port and the explosion.”organizationNOS“Dutch broadcaster reporting on the maintenance work.”personDaan Valkenburg“Rotterdam police spokesperson.”