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: Brush Fire Burns 10 Acres in Antioch, California, Prompts Health Advisory

A three-alarm brush fire known as the Willow Fire broke out in Antioch, California, on Tuesday, July 15, burning at least 10 acres near Oakley Road and Willow Avenue. Thick black smoke spread across the area, prompting Contra Costa County officials to issue a public health advisory at 5:45 p.m. for nearby communities. By around 6 p.m., firefighters managed to contain the fire's perimeter, and the advisory was lifted at 8 p.m. No serious injuries were reported.

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California 2

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

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: John Fire Burns 50 Acres In Pittsburg, California

A brush fire erupted in Pittsburg, California on Sunday, June 9. The fire, dubbed the John Fire, burned around 55 acres before fire crews were able to halt the forward progress. The blaze that started in the 2200 block of John Henry Johnson Parkway spread to a grassy area and was at 40% around 6 p.m.

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-FLOODING

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-FLOODING

(230117) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2023 shows a flooded area in Byron, Contra Costa County, California, the United States. A series of winter storms have battered California for weeks, causing mudslides, widespread flooding and damage. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-FLOODING

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-FLOODING

(230117) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2023 shows a flooded area in Byron, Contra Costa County, California, the United States. A series of winter storms have battered California for weeks, causing mudslides, widespread flooding and damage. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-FLOODING

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-FLOODING

(230117) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2023 shows a flooded area in Byron, Contra Costa County, California, the United States. A series of winter storms have battered California for weeks, causing mudslides, widespread flooding and damage. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-FLOODING

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-FLOODING

(230117) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2023 shows a flooded area in Byron, Contra Costa County, California, the United States. A series of winter storms have battered California for weeks, causing mudslides, widespread flooding and damage. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-FLOODING

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-FLOODING

(230117) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2023 shows a flooded house in Byron, Contra Costa County, California, the United States. A series of winter storms have battered California for weeks, causing mudslides, widespread flooding and damage. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-FLOODING

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-FLOODING

(230117) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2023 shows a flooded area in Byron, Contra Costa County, California, the United States. A series of winter storms have battered California for weeks, causing mudslides, widespread flooding and damage. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-BAN-NEW GAS-POWERED CARS

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-BAN-NEW GAS-POWERED CARS

(220826) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles run on a road in Contra Costa County, California, the United States, Aug. 25, 2022. California regulators voted Thursday to approve a first-of-its-kind rule that would ban the sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)