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.

Ireland: Storm Bram Brings Severe Winds and Flooding Risks 2

Storm Bram made landfall in Ireland bringing severe winds and flooding risks across the country on Tuesday, December 9.

Ireland: Fire Erupts at Industrial Estate in Cork’s Little Island

A substantial fire broke out at a commercial distribution warehouse containing 11 trucks in Ballytrasna, Little Island (Cork), just after 11 pm on Sunday night. The massive blaze completely destroyed the commercial warehouse. Residents from across Cork Harbour, reported seeing bright orange flames and thick smoke and hearing the noise of "explosions" as the fire raged.

Ireland: Storm Amy Leaves 1 Dead, Tens of Thousands Without Power

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across parts of the UK and Ireland over the weekend, bringing heavy rain and winds of nearly 100 mph that left tens of thousands without power. In Ireland, a man was reported to have died in a weather-related accident in County Donegal on Friday, October 3.

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.

Ireland: Ice And Snow Warning Issued, Thousands Left Without Power

Heavy snow and freezing rain caused widespread disruptions across Europe on Sunday, January 5, forcing several major airports to suspend flights. In Ireland, thousands of homes lost power, and schools and businesses were closed. Met Éireann issued a weather alert for snow and ice nationwide.