Because sugars burn easily when exposed to flame , the handling of sugars risks dust explosion . The risk of explosion is higher when the sugar has been milled to superfine texture , such as for use in chewing gum . The 2008 Georgia sugar refinery explosion , which killed 14 people and injured 40 , and destroyed most of the refinery , was caused by the ignition of sugar dust
2008 Georgia sugar refinery explosion
2008 Georgia sugar refinery explosion
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