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.

Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy

Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy

a forestry helicopter while making a launch on the fire Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy. Santa Cristina Gela (PA). Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy

Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy

an Air Force helicopter engaged in extinguishing the fire Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy. Santa Cristina Gela (PA). Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy

Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy

an Air Force helicopter engaged in extinguishing the fire Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy. Santa Cristina Gela (PA). Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy

Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy

an Air Force helicopter engaged in extinguishing the fire Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy. Santa Cristina Gela (PA). Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy

Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy

a forestry helicopter while making a launch on the fire Fire Response in Santa Cristina Gela Helicopters Deployed - Italy. Santa Cristina Gela (PA). Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

Illustration - Firefighters Response to Fires in Var - France

A fire-fighting water bomber helicopter seen in action at Signes in south-east France on 01 July 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighting Drill - China

Firefighting Drill - China

A helicopter water bombs a fire during a drill in the Dahinggan Mountains, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, June 24, 2025. Local fire brigades conducted a fire drill in the Dahinggan Mountains on Tuesday to improve their preparedness and response mechanism. The drill featured four typical scenarios, namely emergence response, fighting primitive forest fires, fighting fuel storage tank fires, and fighting high-rise building fires. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Mengqi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Firefighting Drill - China

Firefighting Drill - China

A fire-fighting helicopter carries water to battle a fire during a drill in the Dahinggan Mountains, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, June 24, 2025. Local fire brigades conducted a fire drill in the Dahinggan Mountains on Tuesday to improve their preparedness and response mechanism. The drill featured four typical scenarios, namely emergence response, fighting primitive forest fires, fighting fuel storage tank fires, and fighting high-rise building fires. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Mengqi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain: Recycling Plant Fire Sends Huge Plume of Smoke Over Murcia

A fire broke out at recycling plant in Cañada Hermosa, a district of Murcia on Tuesday afternoon, June 24, sending a large column of smoke, which was visible from nearby towns.