US: Gann Fire Burns Homes, Forces Evacuations in Calaveras County, California

California's Gann Fire in Calaveras County has burned 9,363 acres with 10% containment as of August 5, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of more than 1,400 residents.

US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

US: Aero Fire Erupts In Copperopolis, California Forcing Road Closures And Evacuations 3

A vegetation fire, dubbed Aero Fire, erupted in Copperopolis in Calaveras County on Monday, June 17, and quickly spread to 5,000 acres as of 9:00 p.m. A portion of Highway 4 and several other roads were closed. Evacuation orders were issued for multiple locations near the site of the fire.

US: Aero Fire Erupts In Copperopolis, California Forcing Road Closures And Evacuations

A vegetation fire, dubbed Aero Fire, erupted in Copperopolis in Calaveras County on Monday, June 17, and quickly spread to 5,000 acres as of 9:00 p.m. A portion of Highway 4 and several other roads were closed. Evacuation orders were issued for multiple locations near the site of the fire.

U.S.-TEXAS-EXTREME HEAT

U.S.-TEXAS-EXTREME HEAT

(220719) -- BEXAR (U.S.), July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man kayaks across Calaveras Lake in Bexar County, Texas, the United States, on July 18, 2022. More than 100 million people are currently under heat related warnings and advisories across the United States, the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

U.S.-TEXAS-EXTREME HEAT

U.S.-TEXAS-EXTREME HEAT

(220719) -- BEXAR (U.S.), July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Smoke rises from the Calaveras Power Station in Bexar County, Texas, the United States, on July 18, 2022. More than 100 million people are currently under heat related warnings and advisories across the United States, the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center said on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)