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.

UK: Double-Decker Electric Bus Destroyed by Fire at West London Depot

A double-decker electric bus was destroyed by fire at a bus depot in Westbourne Park, west London, on Wednesday, June 24, after London Fire Brigade was called to the scene. Two electric vehicle charging points were also destroyed and no injuries reported.

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.

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Phil Bougie, head mechanic at Autobus Beaconsfield-Scolaire lite, inspects the heating control system of a Lion electric school at their depot in Montreal, QC, Canada on September 12, 2025, after the government pulled the electric buses off the roads in the province following a fire. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Lion electric school buses are parked at the Autobus Beaconsfield-Scolaire elite depot in Montreal, QC, Canada on September 12, 2025, after the government pulled the electric buses off the roads in the province following a fire. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Electric School Bus - Montreal

A Lion electric school bus is parked at the Autobus Beaconsfield-Scolaire elite depot in Montreal, QC, Canada on September 12, 2025, after the government pulled the electric buses off the roads in the province following a fire. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Lion electric school buses in the garage at the Autobus Beaconsfield-Scolaire elite depot in Montreal, QC, Canada on September 12, 2025, after the government pulled the electric buses off the roads in the province following a fire. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Lion electric school buses in the garage at the Autobus Beaconsfield-Scolaire elite depot in Montreal, QC, Canada on September 12, 2025, after the government pulled the electric buses off the roads in the province following a fire. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Electric School Bus - Montreal

A Lion electric school bus in the garage at the Autobus Beaconsfield-Scolaire elite depot in Montreal, QC, Canada on September 12, 2025, after the government pulled the electric buses off the roads in the province following a fire. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Electric School Bus - Montreal

A Lion electric school bus is parked at the Autobus Beaconsfield-Scolaire elite depot in Montreal, QC, Canada on September 12, 2025, after the government pulled the electric buses off the roads in the province following a fire. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Electric School Bus - Montreal

Phil Bougie, head mechanic at Autobus Beaconsfield-Scolaire lite, inspects the heating control system of a Lion electric school at their depot in Montreal, QC, Canada on September 12, 2025, after the government pulled the electric buses off the roads in the province following a fire. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

New safety norms likely to hit EV production in India

STORY: New safety norms likely to hit EV production in India DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Shots of India gate 2. Shots of electric car showroom 3. Shots of electric bus manufacturing unit 4. Shots of electric vehicle charging points 5. Shots of traffic STORYLINE: The production and sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in India are expected to be hit in the coming months by new rules on battery safety as a stumbling block, said a report by The Economic Times on Tuesday. The new safety norms have been put in place following several incidents of fire in EVs in recent months, which are being implemented in two phases - with effect from Dec. 1, and April 1 next year. The second phase or norm involves fixing additional sensors and sending out warnings in case of thermal heating. The EV manufacturers are learned to have expressed an inability in implementing the new norms in such a short time frame and are demanding an extension of the deadline. The f