Spain: Fire Ravages Arcofrut Cooperative in Lleida, Prompting Evacuations

Firefighters brought a major blaze under control on Tuesday morning, June 9, at the Arcofrut fruit cooperative in Lleida, Spain, after it broke out late Monday night, June 8 and spread rapidly through the facility's exterior and two of its three warehouses. Four people suffered minor injuries, nearby residents were briefly evacuated over fears of an ammonia tank explosion, and authorities are investigating whether the fire was deliberately set after indications it may have started at two separate points.

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.

Spain: Wildfires in Lleida Force Lockdown, Claim Two Lives 3

Wildfires continued to rage in the Segarra area of Lleida Province, prompting a lockdown for 20,000 residents. The fires have burned 6,500 hectares, and two deaths have been reported. This video shows smoke filling the sky over Agramunt, in the Urgell region, near the border with Segarra.

Spain: Wildfires in Lleida Force Lockdown, Claim Two Lives 2

Wildfires continued to rage in the Segarra area of Lleida Province, prompting a lockdown for 20,000 residents. The fires have burned 6,500 hectares, and two deaths have been reported. This video shows smoke drifting over Castellserà, in the Urgell region, west of Segarra.

Spain: Wildfires in Lleida Force Lockdown, Claim Two Lives

Wildfires continued to rage in the Segarra area of Province of Lleida, prompting a lockdown for 20,000 residents. The fires have burned 6,500 hectares, and two deaths have been reported. This video shows smoke from the wildfires blanketing the city of Lleida.