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.

Rare birds spotted in China's Yunnan

STORY: Rare birds spotted in China's Yunnan DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: YINGJIANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of River Terns STORYLINE: A rare moment of rare River Terns fishing was captured by a photographer in southwest China's Yunnan Province. River tern is under first-class state protection in China. It mainly breeds along the Dayingjiang River in Yingjiang County of Yunnan on the China-Myanmar border. This year, only five such migratory birds are seen in the Dayingjiang River area. Monitors have seen one pair of them laid three eggs and started hatching. River terns usually fly to and stay near the Dayingjiang River between late December and June. They will then fly to Myanmar. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yingjiang, China. (XHTV)

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

YINGJIANG COUNTY, China - Buildings are damaged in Yingjiang County in China's southwest province of Yunnan on March 11, 2011. A quake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck the area the previous day.

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

BEIJING, China - An injured man (L) receives medical treatment in Yingjiang County in China's southwest province of Yunnan on March 11, 2011. A quake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck the area the previous day.

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

YINGJIANG COUNTY, China - Rescue workers take part in an operation in Yingjiang County in China's southwest province of Yunnan on March 11, 2011. A quake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck the area the previous day.

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

YINGJIANG COUNTY, China - Armed police officers are on duty in Yingjiang County in China's southwest province of Yunnan on March 11, 2011. A quake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck the area the previous day.

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

YINGJIANG COUNTY, China - Armed police officers are on duty in Yingjiang County in China's southwest province of Yunnan on March 11, 2011. A quake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck the area the previous day. (Kyodo)

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

YINGJIANG COUNTY, China - Rescue workers take part in an operation in Yingjiang County in China's southwest province of Yunnan on March 11, 2011. A quake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck the area the previous day. (Kyodo)

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

YINGJIANG COUNTY, China - Buildings are damaged in Yingjiang County in China's southwest province of Yunnan on March 11, 2011. A quake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck the area the previous day. (Kyodo)

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

Strong quake hits China's Yunnan

BEIJING, China - An injured man (L) receives medical treatment in Yingjiang County in China's southwest province of Yunnan on March 11, 2011. A quake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck the area the previous day. (Kyodo)