Explosion at Fresno Asphalt Facility | Fresno News

A major explosion rocked the Martin Marietta Fresno Asphalt facility early Tuesday, sending smoke billowing and shaking the area around 7 AM. Fire crews arrived to find two workers on top of a silo—miraculously, they escaped unharmed though one suffered second-degree burns and was hospitalized. Emergency teams stayed until the silo was fully emptied, preventing further danger. Officials are now investigating the cause, underscoring how fast industrial accidents can unfold—even with safety measures in place. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a0e70327e3cf463b