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.

Greece: Rafina Wildfire Sparks Immediate Response, Closes Roads in East Attica

Wildfire raged in East Attica, Greece, in town of Rafina, east of the greater Athens area, prompting an immediate and massive response by firefighting units and aerial support and leading to road closures on Thursday, July 3.

Greece: Wildfire Erupts in Laconia, Very High Fire Risk Continues in Peloponnese

Wildfires raged in several places in the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece, where a very high risk of forest fires is still predicted. On Monday, June 23, a wildfire erupted in the agricultural forest area in Karavostasi, Laconia, prompting residents to be on alert.

Greece: Wildfires Rage Across Chios, Prompting Evacuation Orders 5

Wildfires intensified and spread across Chios on Sunday, June 22, prompting evacuations in affected areas. The fires continued to burn into a second day, and Greece put Chios under a state of emergency on Monday.

Greece: Wildfires Rage Across Chios, Prompting Evacuation Orders 4

Wildfires intensified and spread across Chios on Sunday, June 22, prompting evacuations in affected areas. According to reports, an arson investigation is underway. The fires continued to burn into a second day on Monday, June 23.

Greece: Wildfires Rage Across Chios, Prompting Evacuation Orders 3

Wildfires intensified and raged across Chios, prompting evacuations for residents in affected areas on Sunday, June 22. According to reports, an arson investigation is ongoing.

Greece: Wildfires Rage Across Chios, Prompting Evacuation Orders 2

Wildfires intensified and raged across Chios, prompting evacuations for residents in affected areas on Sunday, June 22. According to reports, an arson investigation is ongoing.

Greece: Wildfire Rages Across Chios, Prompting Evacuation Orders

Wildfires intensified and raged across Chios, prompting evacuations for residents in affected areas on Sunday, June 22. According to reports, an arson investigation is ongoing.

Greece: Wildfire Continues To Rage In Corinthia, Leaving 2 People Dead

A large wildfire broke out near Xylokastro in Corinthia, in the Peloponnese, Greece, on Sunday, September 29, prompting evacuations and road closures around the area. As of Monday, the fire has not yet been contained, resulting in two deaths. Smoke from the fire spread over a wide area, and this video shows it covering the city of Piraeus in Attica on Monday.

Greece: Two Minors Arrested For Alleged Arson In Terpsithea

A large fire broke out in a forest area in Terpsithea of ​​Glyfada on Monday, August 12. According to the Arson Crimes Response Directorate (D.A.E.E.), two 14-year-olds were arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the fire. The fire was quickly brought under control with the help of drones and thermal cameras.

Greece: Wildfire Erupts In Central Eastern Evia, Villages Evacuated 2

A wildfire that erupted on Monday, July 29, in central eastern Evia quickly spread due to strong winds. Villages near the fire including Petries, Krieza, and Koskina were evacuated. Authorities suspect arson as the cause of the fire. A turbine in a wind farm in Petries reportedly exploded, sending debris down near a group of firefighters and volunteers. No injuries were reported.

Greece: Wildfire Erupts In Central Eastern Evia, Villages Evacuated

A wildfire that erupted on Monday, July 29, in central eastern Evia quickly spread due to strong winds. Villages near the fire including Petries, Krieza, and Koskina were evacuated. Authorities suspect arson as the cause of the fire. A turbine in a wind farm in Petries reportedly exploded, sending debris down near a group of firefighters and volunteers. No injuries were reported.

Greece: Wildfire Erupts At Kardamena In Kos Island

Fire crews battled a wildfire in the island of Kos on Monday, July 1. The fire started in Kardamena but spread quickly due to strong winds and threatened houses and hotels.

Greece: Tourists And Locals Evacuated As Wildfires Rapidly Spread In Kos

Tourists and locals were evacuated from Kardamena on Monday, July 1 after several wildfires that started on Sunday worsened in the island of Kos. Public buildings, including stadiums, have been opened to provide temporary shelter. According to local reports, more than 50 wildfires were reported in a 24-hour period.