Chemical Explosion Disrupts Spartanburg Restaurant; No Injuries Reported
A truck carrying approximately 2,300 gallons of Diphenylmethane, a type of spray foam, exploded in a Spartanburg restaurant parking lot. The chemical was highly reactive with water, causing it to expand. While the restaurant was temporarily closed and quarantined, no…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 5, 2026 —
An explosion involving a truck carrying approximately 2,300 gallons of Diphenylmethane occurred in the parking lot of a Spartanburg restaurant. Diphenylmethane is identified as a type of spray foam.
The chemical is known to be highly reactive with water, a property that caused it to expand during the incident.
Following the explosion, the affected restaurant was temporarily closed and placed under quarantine. However, authorities have confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Emergency response teams managed the situation, and the scene has since been cleared.
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