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.

[Breaking News]Thicket fire in eastern Japan

JOSO, Japan, Feb. 13 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising from buildings after they caught fire following a thicket fire in Joso in the eastern Japan prefecture of Ibaraki on Feb. 13, 2025. (Kyodo)

Thicket fire in eastern Japan

Thicket fire in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising from buildings after they caught fire following a thicket fire in Joso in the eastern Japan prefecture of Ibaraki on Feb. 13, 2025.

Thicket fire in eastern Japan

Thicket fire in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising from buildings after they caught fire following a thicket fire in Joso in the eastern Japan prefecture of Ibaraki on Feb. 13, 2025.