On June 26, 2025, a powerful explosion and subsequent fire occurred at the Alov plant in Baku, Azerbaijan, which is part of the Ministry of Defense Industry. The blast reportedly took place at the old pyrotechnic platform within the Azerbaijan Film Cinema complex, a film studio compound. Azerbaijani officials initially denied the explosion but later confirmed the incident, with emergency services dispatched to the scene. No casualties or injuries have been reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion. Separately, in early July 2025, a series of explosions and a fire broke out at a lithium battery factory in Azuqueca de Henares, Guadalajara, Spain. The incident resulted in at least two injuries and the evacuation of over 600 workers. The fire prompted authorities to activate emergency plans, issue confinement orders for several nearby municipalities, and advise residents to stay indoors with windows and doors closed. Efforts to extinguish the fire continued for several days, with authorities maintaining protective measures due to the toxic smoke emitted by the burning lithium batteries.