About the Explosion
Around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2008, sugar dust ignited and caused an explosion and fire at the Imperial Sugar (formerly Dixie Crystals) plant in Chatham County - near Port Wentworth off Hwy 25.
Eight bodies were recovered from the plant. Six people died later at the Doctor's Hospital burn center in Augusta. More than 40 people were injured in the incident.
The Imperial Sugar plant in Port Wentworth, Georgia (AP Photo)
Latest Stories
Imperial Sugar Refinery Explosion Victim Settles Lawsuit
One of the victims of the Imperial Sugar refinery explosion has settled a lawsuit against the company.
Congressman Kingston Tours Rebuilt Imperial Sugar Refinery
A little more than three years after the tragic explosion and fire at Imperial Sugar that would ultimately claim the lives of 14 people, Congressman Jack Kingston toured the new rebuilt facility in Port Wentworth today.
Community Remembers Victims of Sugar Refinery Explosion on Third Anniversary
Three years ago, the area was rocked by a massive and deadly explosion at the Imperial Sugar plant in Port Wentworth. Fourteen people died and dozens of others hurt.
OSHA/ Imperial Sugar Hearing Delayed
Savannah, GA: A hearing that was scheduled for today in regards to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's attempt to fine Imperial Sugar $8.8 Million dollars, has been delayed.
OSHA Hearing for Imperial Sugar Fines Set
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A hearing is scheduled for May 18 inSavannah on the U.S. Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration's attempt to fine Imperial Sugar Co. $8.8 million.
Attorney Says Imperial Sugar Claims Close to Being Settled
More than 2 years after the deadly explosion at the Imperial Sugar Refinery in Port Wentworth, the cases of 18 victims are close to being settled.
Imperial Sugar Explosion: Remembering the Victims on 2nd Anniversary
It's been two years since the explosion at the Imperial Sugar refinery in Port Wentworth. As News 3's Randi Hempel shows, family and community members are taking time to remember their lost loved ones.
Imperial Sugar, 2 Years After Plant Explosion
Sunday will mark two years since the tragic explosion at the Imperial Sugar plant in Port Wentworth. Fourteen employees died in or after the explosion while dozens of others were injured. News 3's Randi Hempel sits down with company officials to discuss the fateful night and the progress and healing since then.
Imperial Sugar Explosion Anniversary Sunday: Reflections
Sunday marks the two-year anniversary of the tragic Imperial Sugar explosion at their Port Wentworth Plant. News 3's Randi Hempel talks to company officials about how far the Imperial family has come since that fateful night.
Imperial Sugar Release 4th Quarter Profits
Despite fiscal fourth-quarter and year-end losses, Imperial Sugar Co’s John Sheptor still thinks the company ended on a sweet note.
Those Who Lost Their Lives
Earl Quarterman, Sr.
Truitt E. Byers
Eric Barnes
Byron Singleton
Earl Johnson
Michael B. "Big Mike" Williams
Shelathia "Shon" Harvey
Tony Thomas
Michael Kelly Fields
Alphonso Fields
McKinley "Von" Habersham, Sr.
John Butler
Patricia Proctor Malcolm Frazier
Those Who Were Injured
Paul Seckinger
Darien Brown
James Ferguson
Michael Sansale
Lawrence Manker
Gene Bryan
Matthew Freeman
David Mayes
Justin Pernel
Shameir Frasier
Lorne Gilbert
Kenneth Wynn
James Butler
Troy Bacon
Rachel Islas
Patricia Grant-Singleton
Darien Brown
Walter Maxwell
Steven Way
Johnny Hickman
David Byrnes
Calvin Bryant
Refugio Garcia
Donald Farmer
Nakishya Hill
Amiel Foster
Kijuanus Wright
Tomas Ordaz
Tomas Gratalez
Hilton Smith
Raquel Garcia
Derrick Bing
Antonio Washington
Luis Trujillo
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