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: Fire Breaks Out at AerSale Facility at Roswell Air Center

A fire erupted at the AerSale building at the Roswell Air Center on Thursday evening, December 4. The fire was reported to be under control approximately in 2 hours and no injuries have been reported.

US: Fire Breaks Out at Vacant Building in Oakland, California

A fire broke out in a vacant building in east Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, April 30. Thirty firefighters and four fire engines responded to the fire, which was brought under control within about an hour. No one was inside the building, and there are no reports of injuries.

US: Fire Destroys Semi-Trucks At Warehouse In Aurora, Colorado

A fire broke out at a commercial building in Aurora, Colorado on Sunday, February 23, destroying two semi-trucks. Officials said the fire started when a malfunctioning refrigeration unit on a semi-trailer sparked. No injuries were reported.

Japan: Fire Breaks Out At High-Rise Building In Shibuya, Tokyo

A fire broke out at a high-rise building in Shibuya, central Tokyo, on Monday, October 21, while someone was venting spray cans on the 19th-floor balcony. A male worker in his forties suffered a minor burn, according to reports.

39 killed, 9 injured in east China building fire

STORY: 39 killed, 9 injured in east China building fire SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:26 LOCATION: XINYU, China CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XU HONG, Mayor of Xinyu City STORYLINE: Thirty-nine people were killed and nine others injured after a building fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in the city of Xinyu in east China's Jiangxi Province, local authorities said. The fire broke out from the building at around 3 p.m. in the Yushui District of Xinyu, said the local fire response emergency headquarters. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XU HONG, Mayor of Xinyu City "The fire was put out at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, and the rescue operations concluded at 8:50 p.m.. 39 people were killed and nine others injured. Among the injured, eight are in stable condition, while another one is being rescued." The fire started at the basement of a six-story commercial and residential brick-concrete structure. The flame quickly spread to shops on the first and second floors. A pr

Collapsed Minami Branch of Nishi Fire Station

Collapsed Minami Branch of Nishi Fire Station

The view from the destroyed window of the home-cum-barbershop looking east. The Minami Branch of the Nishi Fire Station, a two-story wooden structure, collapsed in the blast and was reduced to rubble. A man in a national defense uniform walks toward Miyuki Bridge along the street on which ran the Ujina Line streetcars. (Distance from hypocenter 2800 meters.) Photo: Yoshito Matsushige, Collection: Photo Archives of Japan, Ownership: Chugoku Shimbun, **Editorial use only, commercial use not possible**,Credit: Chugoku Shimbun/Kyodo News Images