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: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 5

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 4

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 3

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 2

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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: Fire Breaks Out at Vacant Building in Oakland, California

A fire broke out in a vacant building in east Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, April 30. Thirty firefighters and four fire engines responded to the fire, which was brought under control within about an hour. No one was inside the building, and there are no reports of injuries.

US: Fireball, Possible Space Debris Streaks Over California Sky 3

A fire ball was spotted streaking across the sky over California on Monday night, March 24. The American Meteor Society said it was likely debris from the SpaceX Dragon mission that launched last September.

US: Fireball, Possible Space Debris Streaks Over California Sky

A fire ball was spotted streaking across the sky over California on Monday night, March 24. The American Meteor Society said it was likely debris from the SpaceX Dragon mission that launched last September.

US: Vehicle Fire Inside Caldecott Tunnel Closes Highway 24 In California Bay Area

A vehicle fire inside the Caldecott Tunnel, located between Oakland and Orinda, California, blocked all eastbound lanes on the morning of Monday, December 23.

US: Park Fire Spreads Rapidly In Northern California, Threatening Thousands Of Homes 2

The Park Fire in Northern California, the state's largest wildfire this year, continues to spread rapidly and has grown to 350,000 acres as of Saturday, July 27. Evacuation orders have been issued for Butte, Tehama, Shasta, and Plumas counties.

US: Park Fire Burns More Than 239,000 Acres In Northern California

Park Fire, a brush fire burning in Northern California, continued its spread and grew to more than 239,000 acres as of Friday, July 26. Evacuation orders have been issued for Butte, Tehama, Shasta, and Plumas counties.

US: Creek Fire Quickly Grows To 150 Acres In Sunol, California

The Creek Fire, a vegetation that broke out on Friday, July 26, at Welch Creek and Calaveras roads in Sunol, east of Fremont in California, quickly grew to 150 acres. Evacuation orders are in place around the area.

US: Vegetation Fire Reported Near Almaden Lake Park, San Jose

A vegetation fire erupted near Almaden Lake Park in San Jose Thursday night, July 4. No structures were threatened, but traffic was impacted.

US: Sites Fire Grows Rapidly In Colusa County, Northern California 2

A fast-moving wildfire, the Sites Fire, raging in Colusa County, California, burned 10,000 acres on Tuesday, June 18. Evacuation orders were issued for residents of homes and ranches along several roads in the area, and a portion of Sites Lodoga Road was closed. The cause was under investigation.

US: Point Fire Rages In Sonoma County, Evacuation Orders Issued 2

The Point Fire, burning in northern Sonoma County near Lake Sonoma, burned more than 1,100 acres as of Monday morning, June 17. Evacuation orders were issued, and hundreds of homes lost power.

US: Point Fire Rages In Sonoma County, Evacuation Orders Issued

The Point Fire, burning in northern Sonoma County near Lake Sonoma, burned more than 1,100 acres as of Monday morning, June 17. Evacuation orders were issued, and hundreds of homes lost power.

US: Truck Catches Fire On Bay Bridge, Causing Traffic For Hours

A truck caught fire on the Bay Bridge near Treasure Island, San Francisco, on Friday, May 24, causing traffic for several hours, according to the California Highway Patrol and the city's fire department.