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: 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.

US: Jennings Creek Wildfire Spreads Along NJ-NY Border 2

The Jennings Creek fire continues to spread along the border of Passaic County, New Jersey, and Orange County, New York. As of Monday afternoon, November 11, the fire had scorched 5,000 acres and was 20 percent contained. An 18-year-old employee of New York State Parks was tragically killed on Saturday when a tree fell on him while he was battling the blaze.

US: Jennings Creek Wildfire Spreads Along NJ-NY Border

The Jennings Creek fire continues to spread along the border of Passaic County, New Jersey, and Orange County, New York. As of Monday afternoon, November 11, the fire had scorched 5,000 acres and was 20 percent contained. An 18-year-old employee of New York State Parks was tragically killed on Saturday when a tree fell on him while he was battling the blaze.

Wildfires Cause Smoky Skies - NYC

Wildfires Cause Smoky Skies - NYC

An aerial drone photo taken on November 9, 2024 shows wildfire around Jennings Creek, stretching across Passaic County of New Jersey and Orange County of New York, the United States. Wildfires in the northeastern United States have continued to spread, reaching New York City's suburban areas days ago and worsening air quality across the city and nearby regions over the weekend. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Cause Smoky Skies - NYC

Wildfires Cause Smoky Skies - NYC

An aerial drone photo taken on November 9, 2024 shows wildfire around Jennings Creek, stretching across Passaic County of New Jersey and Orange County of New York, the United States. Wildfires in the northeastern United States have continued to spread, reaching New York City's suburban areas days ago and worsening air quality across the city and nearby regions over the weekend. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Cause Smoky Skies - NYC

Wildfires Cause Smoky Skies - NYC

An aerial drone photo taken on November 9, 2024 shows wildfire around Jennings Creek, stretching across Passaic County of New Jersey and Orange County of New York, the United States. Wildfires in the northeastern United States have continued to spread, reaching New York City's suburban areas days ago and worsening air quality across the city and nearby regions over the weekend. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Cannonball 3 Wildfire Rages In Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, Forcing Road Closures

The Cannonball 3 Fire raged near Cannonball Road in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 9, forcing road closures, including portions of Interstate 287. Several wildfires continued to rage in northern New Jersey, triggering an Air Quality Alert.

US: Driver Dead In Tractor-Trailer Explosion, Causing Road Closures In Clifton, NJ 2

A driver was dead after a tractor-trailer exploded and caught fire, which prompted road closures in Clifton, New Jersey, on Monday, July 22. Parts of Route 3 and Route 46 were closed following the crash, and nearby residents were forced to evacuate from their homes.

US: Driver Dead In Tractor-Trailer Explosion, Causing Road Closures In Clifton, NJ

A driver was dead after a tractor-trailer exploded and caught fire, which prompted road closures in Clifton, New Jersey, on Monday, July 22. Parts of Route 3 and Route 46 were closed following the crash, and nearby residents were forced to evacuate from their homes.