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.

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

08.11.2025, Tartu. The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament. Around 40 custom-built battle-robots competed in two weight-classes, fighting in a dramatic arena with fire, smoke and surprise traps â the rule: the last bot moving wins. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

08.11.2025, Tartu. The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament. Around 40 custom-built battle-robots competed in two weight-classes, fighting in a dramatic arena with fire, smoke and surprise traps â the rule: the last bot moving wins. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

08.11.2025, Tartu. The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament. Around 40 custom-built battle-robots competed in two weight-classes, fighting in a dramatic arena with fire, smoke and surprise traps â the rule: the last bot moving wins. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

08.11.2025, Tartu. The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament. Around 40 custom-built battle-robots competed in two weight-classes, fighting in a dramatic arena with fire, smoke and surprise traps â the rule: the last bot moving wins. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

08.11.2025, Tartu. The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament. Around 40 custom-built battle-robots competed in two weight-classes, fighting in a dramatic arena with fire, smoke and surprise traps â the rule: the last bot moving wins. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

08.11.2025, Tartu. The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament. Around 40 custom-built battle-robots competed in two weight-classes, fighting in a dramatic arena with fire, smoke and surprise traps â the rule: the last bot moving wins. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

08.11.2025, Tartu. The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament. Around 40 custom-built battle-robots competed in two weight-classes, fighting in a dramatic arena with fire, smoke and surprise traps â the rule: the last bot moving wins. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

08.11.2025, Tartu. The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament. Around 40 custom-built battle-robots competed in two weight-classes, fighting in a dramatic arena with fire, smoke and surprise traps â the rule: the last bot moving wins. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament

08.11.2025, Tartu. The RoboBattle 2025 robot-combat tournament. Around 40 custom-built battle-robots competed in two weight-classes, fighting in a dramatic arena with fire, smoke and surprise traps â the rule: the last bot moving wins. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

Dhaka International Airport Fire - Bangladesh

Dhaka International Airport Fire - Bangladesh

Fire-fighting units work to put out a massive fire in the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 18, 2025. A massive fire broke out in the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka Saturday, forcing a temporary suspension of flight operations. Photoby Habibur Rahman/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Explosion In An Apartment Block - Bucharest

Explosion In An Apartment Block - Bucharest

A firefighter heads to a fire fighting truck on a street in the restricted area near a residential building hit by an explosion in Bucharest, Romania, Oct. 17, 2025. Three people were killed and at least 13 others injured after an explosion ripped through an apartment block in the Romanian capital here on Friday, authorities said. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Nationwide Strikes Over Budget - Toulouse

Nationwide Strikes Over Budget - Toulouse

Police fighting car fire during Riots of Protest against fiscal reform of the fren government and its premie minister. September 18. Toulouse. Photo by Nathan Barange/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nationwide Strikes Over Budget - Toulouse

Nationwide Strikes Over Budget - Toulouse

Police fighting car fire during Riots of Protest against fiscal reform of the fren government and its premie minister. September 18. Toulouse. Photo by Nathan Barange/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nationwide Strikes Over Budget - Toulouse

Nationwide Strikes Over Budget - Toulouse

Police fighting car fire during Riots of Protest against fiscal reform of the fren government and its premie minister. September 18. Toulouse. Photo by Nathan Barange/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nationwide Strikes Over Budget - Toulouse

Nationwide Strikes Over Budget - Toulouse

Police fighting car fire during Riots of Protest against fiscal reform of the fren government and its premie minister. September 18. Toulouse. Photo by Nathan Barange/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nationwide Strikes Over Budget - Toulouse

Nationwide Strikes Over Budget - Toulouse

Police fighting car fire during Protest against fiscal reform of the fren government and its premie minister. September 18. Toulouse. Photo by Nathan Barange/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in the Partanna forest: Canadair and helicopter in action. In the photo, a Canadair during fire-fighting operations. In the photo, an Air Force helicopter during fire-fighting operations. Partanna Forest in Italy on Septmber 9, 2025. Photo by Alberto Lo Bianco/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

A person observes the fire, in the sierra de O Courel, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire threatens the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires in 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

View after the passage of the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire is threatening the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires in 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinguishing the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire is threatening the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires of 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Several agents of the Guardia Civil cut off traffic, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire is threatening the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires in 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinguishing the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire is threatening the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires of 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinguishing the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire is threatening the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires of 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Several people observe the fire, in the O Courel mountain range, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire threatens the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires in 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

View of the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire is threatening the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires of 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

View of the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire is threatening the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires of 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

A person observes the fire, in the sierra de O Courel, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire threatens the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires in 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinguishing the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire is threatening the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires of 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

A person observes the fire, in the sierra de O Courel, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire threatens the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires in 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinguishing the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire is threatening the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires of 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Several people observe the fire, in the O Courel mountain range, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire threatens the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires in 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

A person observes the fire, in the sierra de O Courel, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire threatens the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires in 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Several people observe the fire, in the O Courel mountain range, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire threatens the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires in 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Fire Moves Toward O Courel from Quiroga - Spain

Several people observe the fire, in the O Courel mountain range, on August 19, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire threatens the O Courel mountain range as it advances from the Lugo town of Quiroga, which has alerted local residents who still remember the wave of fires in 2022. However, the weather conditions are favorable and the number of troops fighting the advance of the fire has increased. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Pavilion set up for people evacuated by the fire, on August 18, 2025, in Plasencia, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fire that originated in Jarilla is currently the only one that is still active in the autonomous community of Extremadura, after having devastated more than 12,000 hectares. This Monday, August 18, 20 aerial resources are fighting it and efforts are concentrated on its northern flank, which continues to advance and threatens Navaconcejo, Tornavacas, Jerte and Rebollar. This locality, of about 200 inhabitants, has been evacuated. Photo by Gustavo Valiente / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Field burned by the fire, on August 18, 2025, in Jarilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fire that originated in Jarilla is currently the only one still active in the autonomous community of Extremadura, after having devastated more than 12,000 hectares. This Monday, August 18, 20 aerial resources are fighting it and efforts are concentrated on its northern flank, which continues to advance and threatens Navaconcejo, Tornavacas, Jerte and Rebollar. This locality, of about 200 inhabitants, has been evacuated. Photo by Gustavo Valiente / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Field burned by the fire, on August 18, 2025, in Jarilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fire that originated in Jarilla is currently the only one still active in the autonomous community of Extremadura, after having devastated more than 12,000 hectares. This Monday, August 18, 20 aerial resources are fighting it and efforts are concentrated on its northern flank, which continues to advance and threatens Navaconcejo, Tornavacas, Jerte and Rebollar. This locality, of about 200 inhabitants, has been evacuated. Photo by Gustavo Valiente / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A seaplane picks up water to help extinguish the fire on August 18, 2025, in Jarilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fire that originated in Jarilla is currently the only one that is still active in the autonomous community of Extremadura, after having devastated more than 12,000 hectares. This Monday, August 18, 20 aerial resources are fighting it and efforts are concentrated on its northern flank, which continues to advance and threatens Navaconcejo, Tornavacas, Jerte and Rebollar. This locality, of about 200 inhabitants, has been evacuated. Photo by Gustavo Valiente / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A seaplane picks up water to help extinguish the fire on August 18, 2025, in Jarilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fire that originated in Jarilla is currently the only one that is still active in the autonomous community of Extremadura, after having devastated more than 12,000 hectares. This Monday, August 18, 20 aerial resources are fighting it and efforts are concentrated on its northern flank, which continues to advance and threatens Navaconcejo, Tornavacas, Jerte and Rebollar. This locality, of about 200 inhabitants, has been evacuated. Photo by Gustavo Valiente / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

The president of the Xunta, Alfonso Rueda (c), speaks during his visit to the Operational Coordination Center against fires in Ourense, on August 17, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Sanchez has traveled to the areas affected by the forest fires in Ourense and León, where he held meetings with the heads of the emergency and coordination mechanisms. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

The President of the Government, Pedro Sanchez, speaks during his visit to the Operational Coordination Center against forest fires in Ourense, on August 17, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Sanchez has traveled to the areas affected by the forest fires in Ourense and León, where he has held meetings with the heads of the emergency and coordination mechanisms. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

The President of the Government, Pedro Sanchez, speaks during his visit to the Operational Coordination Center against forest fires in Ourense, on August 17, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Sanchez has traveled to the areas affected by the forest fires in Ourense and León, where he has held meetings with the heads of the emergency and coordination mechanisms. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

The President of the Government, Pedro Sanchez, speaks during his visit to the Operational Coordination Center against forest fires in Ourense, on August 17, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Sanchez has traveled to the areas affected by the forest fires in Ourense and León, where he has held meetings with the heads of the emergency and coordination mechanisms. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

(L-R) The president of the Xunta de Galicia, Alfonso Rueda: the president of the Government, Pedro Sanchez Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

The President of the Government, Pedro Sanchez, speaks during his visit to the Operational Coordination Center against forest fires in Ourense, on August 17, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Sanchez has traveled to the areas affected by the forest fires in Ourense and León, where he has held meetings with the heads of the emergency and coordination mechanisms. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

The President of the Government, Pedro Sanchez, speaks during his visit to the Operational Coordination Center against forest fires in Ourense, on August 17, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Sanchez has traveled to the areas affected by the forest fires in Ourense and León, where he has held meetings with the heads of the emergency and coordination mechanisms. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

The President of the Government, Pedro Sanchez, speaks during his visit to the Operational Coordination Center against forest fires in Ourense, on August 17, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Sanchez has traveled to the areas affected by the forest fires in Ourense and León, where he has held meetings with the heads of the emergency and coordination mechanisms. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

Sanchez visits the Fire Fighting OCC - Galicia

Ourense Operational Fire Coordination Center, August 17, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Sanchez has traveled to the areas affected by the forest fires in Ourense and León, where he has held meetings with the heads of the emergency and coordination mechanisms. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM