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: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 4

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 3

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 2

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents. This video shows smoke over the Antelope Valley seen from Quartz Hill, Los Angeles County.