Ammonium Nitrate Storage Disaster-Could It Happen in the US?

The catastrophic explosion in Beirut on August 4, 2020 was one of the worst manmade disasters in history. Over 150 died, and thousands were injured. The blast was caused by the improper storage of ammonium nitrate, a chemical compound commonly used in fertilizer.
In the US, there is a perception that an industrial accident of that magnitude could not happen here. In this episode of Learn Something New™ from NFPA Journal®, a brief history of similar incidents involving ammonium nitrate is explored. After the West, Texas plant explosion in 2013, NFPA® 400, Hazardous Materials Code, was updated to reflect new safety requirements.
Following the Beirut explosion, the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigations Board (CSB) identified that there are gaps in federal regulation of ammonium nitrate.
For more information, go to nfpa.org. View NFPA 400 online.
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[@FireTech7]

I'm pretty sure FM-200 or foam suppression could help with this sort of matter but I'm not too sure

[@websnacks1654]

Thanks for your information

[@FireAlarm33]

NFPA can I ask why did you remove your Burn videos? Nice video!

[@nfpa]

Hi FireAlarm33, I believe you are referring to our "Faces of Fire" video series. They will be returning soon as part of an ongoing fire and life safety awareness campaign. Thank you!

[@FireAlarm33]

National Fire Protection Association Your Correct Faces Of Fire

[@watchthe1369]

Yes it has happened many times. We are talking about fertilizer, and they use it by the ton. Does the local grain elevator or farm store store all that stuff properly? Unless you are a mile away, you might want to know.

[@ethanoyamawang]

Tianjin explosion?