US: Lightning-Sparked Three Queens Fire Grows to 2,000 Acres Near Kachess Lake, WA

The Three Queens Fire, sparked by lightning near Kachess Lake on July 15, has grown to 2,000 acres with 0% containment, and evacuations remain around Kachess and Cle Elum lakes.

China: Typhoon Bavi Rips Metal Roof Off Residential Building in Shanghai

Typhoon Bavi tore the metal roof off a residential building in Chongming District, Shanghai on July 12, 2026, with footage showing the structure shaking violently before being ripped apart and blown to the ground by powerful gusts.

US: Time-Lapse Shows Massive Smoke From Babylon Fire in Utah

This time-lapse, filmed on Monday, July 6, shows massive smoke rising from the Babylon Fire burning near Monticello, Utah. The fire grew to 101,073 acres and reached 11% containment by Wednesday, with more than 1,353 personnel deployed to fight it. Five structures have been destroyed, and the cause remains under investigation.

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: Four Injured as Fire Engulfs Apartment Building in Astoria, Queens on Easter Sunday

A large fire erupted in Queens, New York City, on Easter morning, April 20, engulfing a three-story apartment building on 31st Avenue in Astoria. 4 injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

Ten People Shot Outside Nightclub - NYC

Ten People Shot Outside Nightclub - NYC

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - EDITOR'S NOTE - Blood is seen here on the sidewalk At least three gunmen opened fire at about 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at a crowd of about 15 people waiting outside the the Amazura concert hall in Jamaica, Queens. Photo by Theodore Parisienne/New York Daily News/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mass Shooting in Queens Nightclub Wounds 10 People - NY

Mass Shooting in Queens Nightclub Wounds 10 People - NY

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - At least three gunmen opened fire at about 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at a crowd of about 15 people waiting outside the the Amazura concert hall in Queens, NY, USA. Blood is seen here on the sidewalk, on January 2, 2025. Photo by Theodore Parisienne/New York Daily News/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM