US: UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Louisville, Kentucky 4

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening, November 4, resulting in at least 7 deaths. The crash sent a plume of black smoke into the sky, prompted a shelter-in-place order for locations within 5 miles of the airport as the FAA and NTSB launched an investigation.

US: UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Louisville, Kentucky 5

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening, November 4, resulting in at least 7 deaths. The crash sent a plume of black smoke into the sky, prompted a shelter-in-place order for locations within 5 miles of the airport as the FAA and NTSB launched an investigation.

US: UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Louisville, Kentucky 3

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening, November 4, resulting in reported injuries. The crash sent a plume of black smoke into the sky, prompted a shelter-in-place order for locations within 5 miles of the airport as the FAA and NTSB launched an investigation.

US: UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Louisville, Kentucky

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening, November 4, resulting in reported injuries. The crash sent a plume of black smoke into the sky, prompted a shelter-in-place order for locations within 5 miles of the airport as the FAA and NTSB launched an investigation.

US: UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Louisville, Kentucky 2

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening, November 4, resulting in reported injuries. The crash sent a plume of black smoke into the sky, prompted a shelter-in-place order for locations within 5 miles of the airport as the FAA and NTSB launched an investigation.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

France: Street Sweeper Fire Leads to Explosion at Paris Cemetery

On Wednesday morning, October 15, at around 10:40 am, a fire broke out inside Montparnasse Cemetery (14th arrondissement) in Paris, sending a plume of black smoke into the sky. While the fire was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported, the incident was significant enough that some witnesses described hearing an explosion.

Mexico: 8 Dead, 90 Injured After Gas Tanker Explodes in Mexico City

Eight people died and 90 were injured after a gas tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) overturned and exploded under a highway overpass in Mexico City on Wednesday, September 10. The overturned vehicle began leaking gas, which quickly ignited and triggered a series of explosions near the Puente de la Concordia in Iztapalapa.

Mexico: 8 Dead, 90 Injured After Gas Tanker Explodes in Mexico City 2

Eight people died and 90 were injured after a gas tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) overturned and exploded under a highway overpass in Mexico City on Wednesday, September 10. The overturned vehicle began leaking gas, which quickly ignited and triggered a series of explosions near the Puente de la Concordia in Iztapalapa.

UK: Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Facility in Rochester 2

A large fire broke out at a recycling facility in the Medway City Estate, Rochester on the morning of Friday, July 11. This drone footage shows a thick plume of black smoke rising from the site.

UK: Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Facility in Rochester

A large fire broke out at a recycling facility in the Medway City Estate, Rochester on the morning of Friday, July 11. A thick plume of black smoke was captured on video from Rochester Station.

US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

Demining in Mykolaiv region

Demining in Mykolaiv region

A plume of black smoke rises over the place of an explosion during a demining mission in the Mykolaiv region, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Yuliia Ovsiannikova/Ukrinform)

New Zealand: Auckland Recycling Depot Fire Sends Smoke Cloud

A fire broke out at Abilities Group Recycling Depot in Wairau Valley, Auckland's North Shore, on Thursday, April 24, sending a thick black plume of smoke over the city.

France: Fire Burns Recyling Plant in Paris, Sending Huge Black Smoke

A massive black cloud was seen across Paris on Monday evening, April 7 as a fire erupted at the Syctom recycling facility in 17th arrondissement, the city's northwest. No injuries have been reported, but the recycling plant was badly damaged. This video, shot in 15th arrondissement, shows a huge plume of smoke rising behind Eiffel Tower.

Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

Spain: Smoke Over Madrid After Fire At Building Under Construction

A fire broke out on the roof of a building on San Bernardo Street in Madrid on Thursday, January 2, sending a plume of black smoke over the city. The blaze started in a boiler room of a building under construction, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported.

Spain: Smoke Over Madrid After Fire At Building Under Construction 2

A fire broke out on the roof of a building on San Bernardo Street in Madrid on Thursday, January 2, sending a plume of black smoke over the city. The blaze started in a boiler room of a building under construction, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported.

Ghana: Massive Fire Destroys Stalls At Kantamanto Market In Accra

A massive fire broke out at Kantamanto Market, one of the world’s largest secondhand clothing markets, in Accra, Ghana, on New Year's Day, January 1, destroying hundreds of traders’ stalls. Authorities stated that the cause is under investigation, with no injuries or fatalities reported.

US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

UK: 2 Hospitalized After Terraced House Explosion In Ilford, East London

Two people were hospitalized after a terraced house exploded and caught fire in Ilford, East London, on Tuesday, December 10. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

UK: Fire Breaks Out At High Rise In Staines Sending Large Black Smoke Into Air 2

A large fire broke out at a high rise building in Staines-upon-Thames on Wednesday, June 26 sending a huge plume of black smoke in to the sky.

UK: Fire Breaks Out At High Rise In Staines Sending Large Black Smoke Into Air

A large fire broke out at a high rise building in Staines-upon-Thames on Wednesday, June 26 sending a huge plume of black smoke in to the sky.

Germany: Toxic Plume Of Smoke Billows From Fire At Factory In Berlin-Lichterfelde

Fire broke out at a factory in Lichterfelde in Berlin on Friday, May 3, sending a plume of black smoke into the sky. Residents were advised to keep doors and windows closed due to toxic fumes as there were also chemicals in the burning factory.

Germany: Toxic Plume Of Smoke Billows From Fire At Factory In Berlin-Lichterfelde 2

Fire broke out at a factory in Lichterfelde in Berlin on Friday, May 3, sending a plume of black smoke into the sky. Residents were advised to keep doors and windows closed due to toxic fumes as there were also chemicals in the burning factory.

Mexico: 3 Killed In Helicopter Crash In South Of CDMX

A private helicopter crashed in Coyoacan, south of Mexico City on Sunday, April 14. 3 people, the pilot and two passengers were killed, according to reports. This video shows a plume of black smoke ascending from the scene.

Mexico: 3 Killed In Helicopter Crash In South Of CDMX 2

A private helicopter crashed in Coyoacan, south of Mexico City on Sunday, April 14. 3 people, the pilot and two passengers were killed, according to reports. This video shows a plume of black smoke ascending from the scene.

Mexico: 3 Killed In Helicopter Crash In South Of CDMX 3

A private helicopter crashed in Coyoacan, south of Mexico City on Sunday, April 14. 3 people, the pilot and two passengers were killed, according to reports. This video shows a plume of black smoke ascending from the scene.

US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

Israel launches air strike on S. Lebanon: military source

STORY: Israel launches air strike on S. Lebanon: military source DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Israel bombing on south Lebanon 2. various of UNIFIL post on Lebanese-Israeli border 3. various of smoke resulting from Israeli bombing 4. various of UNIFIL headquarters in south Lebanon 5. various of UNIFIL post in south Lebanon 6. various of Israeli shelling of south Lebanon STORYLINE: Israeli warplanes on Sunday raided the outskirts of the town of Marwahin by firing two air-to-surface missiles in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua. According to unnamed military sources, a thick plume of black smoke rose from the targeted area while Israeli military and reconnaissance aircraft were still flying over Lebanon's airspace. The sources added that heavy Israeli artillery fired 45 shells toward the outskirts of the border towns of Marwahin and Blida in southwest Lebanon. Earlier in the day, Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based armed g