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: Fire Erupts at Four-Story Apartment in Holyoke, MA

A massive fire erupted at a four-story apartment building on High Street in Holyoke, MA, on Tuesday, December 2, displacing dozens of residents. According to reports, there were no injuries, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

UK: Major Fire Erupts Near Odeon Cinema in Beckenham

A major fire broke out on High Street in Beckenham on Tuesday morning, September 30, near the Odeon cinema. Ten fire engines responded as thick smoke and flames rose from the building, causing significant road disruption.

Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) BEFORE THE DRAMATIC FIRE OF APRIL 15 2019. EXCLUSIVE REPORT IN THE HEART OF NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL. THE WEST FACADE OF NOTRE DAME IN LATE AFTERNOON, ILE DE LA CITE. ON THE COURT, THE ZERO KILOMETER POINT, WHICH MARKS THE INTERSECTION OF THE ROADS OF FRANCE. IN THE CENTER, THE ARROW (REBUILT IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE OLD, SHOT IN THE REVOLUTION) IS 96 METERS AND TOWERS 69 METERS. NARROW AND VERY HIGH BAYS (OVER 16 METERS) GIVE THEM LIGHTNESS. THE FACADE IS 43.5 METERS WIDE. AT THE FOREGROUND, L. TO R., ARCOLA STREET, THE SQUARE OF NOTRE DAME, THE SOUTH ARM OF THE SEINE AND QUAI DE MONTEBELLO. ON THE BACK GROUND L. TO R., THE CHURCH OF SAINT GERVAIS AND THE LATIN QUARTER. ALTITUDE 140 METERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) BEFORE THE DRAMATIC FIRE OF APRIL 15 2019. EXCLUSIVE REPORT IN THE HEART OF NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL. THE WEST FACADE OF NOTRE DAME IN LATE AFTERNOON, ILE DE LA CITE. ON THE COURT, THE ZERO KILOMETER POINT, WHICH MARKS THE INTERSECTION OF THE ROADS OF FRANCE. IN THE CENTER, THE ARROW (REBUILT IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE OLD, SHOT IN THE REVOLUTION) IS 96 METERS AND TOWERS 69 METERS. NARROW AND VERY HIGH BAYS (OVER 16 METERS) GIVE THEM LIGHTNESS. THE FACADE IS 43.5 METERS WIDE. AT THE FOREGROUND, L. TO R., ARCOLA STREET, THE SQUARE OF NOTRE DAME, THE SOUTH ARM OF THE SEINE AND QUAI DE MONTEBELLO. ON THE BACK GROUND L. TO R., THE CHURCH OF SAINT GERVAIS AND THE LATIN QUARTER. ALTITUDE 140 METERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Fire Breaks Out At High-Rise Flat In North Woolwich 2

Fire broke out in the 10th floor of a high-rise flat on Rymill Street in North Woolwich on Thursday night, June 27. 3 people who escaped before fire crews arrived were treated on scene by London Ambulance Service crews.

UK: Fire Breaks Out At High-Rise Flat In North Woolwich

Fire broke out in the 10th floor of a high-rise flat on Rymill Street in North Woolwich on Thursday night, June 27. 3 people who escaped before fire crews arrived were treated on scene by London Ambulance Service crews.

US: 4-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Lumber Warehouse In Oakland

A 4-alarm fire broke out at the Economy Lumber Company on 750 High Street, right off Interstate 880 in Oakland, on Sunday, May 26. People were asked to avoid the area and advised to keep windows and doors shut to prevent smoke from entering homes.

Australian road deaths hit 5-year high

STORY: Australian road deaths hit 5-year high SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:57 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of traffic 2. various of a wrecked car on the street 3. various of Fire and Rescue on the road STORYLINE: Australian road deaths hit a five-year high in 2023, the nation's peak automotive body has said. According to data released by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) on Monday, there have been 1,253 deaths on Australian roads in 2023 - an increase of 6 percent from 2022. It marks the highest road toll in Australia in a 12-month span since 1,270 people were killed in the 12 months to the end of March 2018. Michael Bradley, managing director of the AAA, used the release of the statistics to call for federal, state and territory governments to improve data transparency on road deaths. "Month after month, road deaths keep rising, and we lack the information needed to identify the reasons for this deadly trend and to

U.S. monetary policy aggravates global economy: former investment banker

STORY: U.S. monetary policy aggravates global economy: former investment banker DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MIR MOHAMMAD ALI KHAN, Former Wall Street investment banker 3. various of the U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MIR MOHAMMAD ALI KHAN, Former Wall Street investment banker STORYLINE: A Pakistani expert has said that U.S. monetary policy will add fuel to the fire and aggravate the international economic situation. Mir Mohammad Ali Khan, a former Wall Street investment banker, points out that U.S. decision-makers failed to slow down the U.S. economy before it's too late. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MIR MOHAMMAD ALI KHAN, Former Wall Street investment banker "You're talking about a 40-year-high inflation, the Fed has already increased interest rates. The decision-makers are a bit worried right now because this is stagflation. So we are looking at wrong decision making that they didn't slow down the

U.S.-NEW YORK CITY-APARTMENT BUILDING-FIRE

U.S.-NEW YORK CITY-APARTMENT BUILDING-FIRE

(220109) -- NEW YORK CITY, Jan. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- First responders' vehicles are seen in front of the apartment building in Bronx, New York City, the United States, on Jan. 9, 2022. At least 19 people, including nine children, lost their lives in a major fire in New York City on Sunday, various U.S. media outlets reported. The fire broke out in a residential apartment high-rise building at 333 East 181st Street in the Bronx. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK CITY-APARTMENT BUILDING-FIRE

U.S.-NEW YORK CITY-APARTMENT BUILDING-FIRE

(220109) -- NEW YORK CITY, Jan. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2022 shows the apartment building damaged in a fire in Bronx, New York City, the United States. At least 19 people, including nine children, lost their lives in a major fire in New York City on Sunday, various U.S. media outlets reported. The fire broke out in a residential apartment high-rise building at 333 East 181st Street in the Bronx. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

Fire at under-construction Tokyo building

Fire at under-construction Tokyo building

Construction workers are seen on a street after a fire broke out at a high-rise building under construction near JR Shimbashi Station in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2019. Four people were injured. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Fire at under-construction Tokyo building

Fire at under-construction Tokyo building

Construction workers are seen on a street after a fire broke out at a high-rise building under construction near JR Shimbashi Station in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2019. Four people were injured. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo