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: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake 2

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to nearly 50,000 acres with zero containment as of July 14. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

US: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to an estimated 1,000 acres with zero containment as of July 10. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

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: Bravo Fire Burns 1,400 Acres On Camp Navajo, West Of Flagstaff 2

The Bravo Fire broke out at Camp Navajo, west of Flagstaff, on Wednesday night, June 5, burning 1,400 acres as of Friday. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

US: Bravo Fire Burns 1,400 Acres On Camp Navajo, West Of Flagstaff

The Bravo Fire broke out at Camp Navajo, west of Flagstaff, on Wednesday night, June 5, burning 1,400 acres as of Friday. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Homeland Security Hearing - Washington

Homeland Security Hearing - Washington

Lucinda Andreani, Deputy County Manager and Flood Control District Administrator, Coconino County State of Arizona, appears before a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing to examine responding to the increasing wildfire threat, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, March 14, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Homeland Security Hearing - Washington

Homeland Security Hearing - Washington

Lucinda Andreani, Deputy County Manager and Flood Control District Administrator, Coconino County State of Arizona, appears before a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing to examine responding to the increasing wildfire threat, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, March 14, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Homeland Security Hearing - Washington

Homeland Security Hearing - Washington

Lucinda Andreani, Deputy County Manager and Flood Control District Administrator, Coconino County State of Arizona, appears before a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing to examine responding to the increasing wildfire threat, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, March 14, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM