US: Brush Fire Closes Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California

A brush fire broke out in Santa Barbara County, California, along northbound Highway 101 near Mariposa Reina on Tuesday, June 17. The flames prompted the closure of southbound lanes of the highway. The fire burned an estimated 30 acres.

Japan: Expressway Closed Due To Snow And Multi-Car Accident In Niigata

Parts of the southbound lane of the Kan-Etsu Expressway were shut down due to an accident involving multiple cars on Monday, February 17, snarling traffic. The northbound lane was also closed due to heavy snowfall that required concentrated snow removal.

Japan: Expressway Closed Due To Snow And Multi-Car Accident In Niigata 2

Parts of the southbound lane of the Kan-Etsu Expressway were shut down due to an accident involving multiple cars on Monday, February 17, snarling traffic. The northbound lane was also closed due to heavy snowfall that required concentrated snow removal.

US: Stormy Weather Brings Heavy Rain And Strong Winds To Bay Area

An atmospheric river brought heavy rain and strong winds to the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast on Tuesday, February 4, prompting a flood watch in the areas.

US: Flash Flood Warning Issued As Atmospheric River Soaks California’s Bay Area

An atmospheric river continued to bring heavy rain to Northern California on Friday, November 22, prompting flash flood warnings for parts of the Bay Area, including San Francisco.

US: Grass Fire Snarls Traffic On I-49 In Northwest Arkansas

A grass fire was reported on I-49 in Arkansas on Monday afternoon, October 7, causing significant traffic delays on the southbound lane for several hours.

US: Rancho Fire Breaks Out In Thousand Oaks, California

A brush fire, dubbed Rancho Fire, broke out in Thousand Oaks on Friday afternoon, July 5, caused by a car that caught fire along the southbound transition of highways 101 and 23. Crews working on the blaze were able to contain the fire 100% by around 10 p.m.

US: Rancho Fire Breaks Out In Thousand Oaks, California 3

A brush fire, dubbed Rancho Fire, broke out in Thousand Oaks on Friday afternoon, July 5, caused by a car that caught fire along the southbound transition of highways 101 and 23. Crews working on the blaze were able to contain the fire 100% by around 10 p.m.

US: Rancho Fire Breaks Out In Thousand Oaks, California 2

A brush fire, dubbed Rancho Fire, broke out in Thousand Oaks on Friday afternoon, July 5, caused by a car that caught fire along the southbound transition of highways 101 and 23. Crews working on the blaze were able to contain the fire 100% by around 10 p.m.

US: Rancho Fire Breaks Out In Thousand Oaks, California 4

A brush fire, dubbed Rancho Fire, broke out in Thousand Oaks on Friday afternoon, July 5, caused by a car that caught fire along the southbound transition of highways 101 and 23. Crews working on the blaze were able to contain the fire 100% by around 10 p.m.

US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California 3

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California, on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. The fire exploded to more than 15,600 acres on Monday, and an air quality alert was in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

US: Multiple Lanes Closed On I-45 In Spring, Texas After Fiery 18-Wheeler Crash

All southbound lanes on I-45 just north of Rayford Road in Spring, Texas were closed on Thursday morning, May 30, after an 18-wheeler flipped over and burst into flames. The driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.

US: Severe Flooding Hits Houston Area Prompting Evacuation Orders 4

Roads and rivers remained flooded on Friday, May 3, after severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall to north Houston on Thursday. Mandatory evacuations have been in effect in San Jacinto and Harris counties due to flooding. Flooding has also been reported in Walker, Polk, and Montgomery counties.

US: At Least 2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Vehicle On I-75 Near Naples, FL 3

At least two people were dead after a small plane crashed on Interstate 75 near Naples in Collier County, Florida, on Friday, February 9. I-75 was closed in both directions. A private aircraft with five people from the Ohio State University's airport collided with a vehicle on the southbound lanes and burst into flames, according to reports. This is a developing story.

US: 2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Vehicle On I-75 Near Naples, FL

At least two people were dead after a small plane crashed on Interstate 75 near Naples, in Collier County, Florida, on Friday, February 9. I-75 was closed in both directions. A private aircraft with five people from the Ohio State University's airport collided with a vehicle on the southbound lanes and burst into flames, according to reports. This is a developing story.

US: At Least 2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Vehicle On I-75 Near Naples, FL 2

At least two people were dead after a small plane crashed on Interstate 75 near Naples in Collier County, Florida, on Friday, February 9. I-75 was closed in both directions. A private aircraft with five people from the Ohio State University's airport collided with a vehicle on the southbound lanes and burst into flames, according to reports. This is a developing story.

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Several people among the tractors that have cut the C-17 road, southbound, at the height of Parets del Vallès, on February 6, 2024, in Parets del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Farmers and stockbreeders from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads since early this morning to ask for improvements in the sector, among them to demand aid to face the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Several people among the tractors that have cut the C-17 road, southbound, at the height of Parets del Vallès, on February 6, 2024, in Parets del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Farmers and stockbreeders from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads since early this morning to ask for improvements in the sector, among them to demand aid to face the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Several people among the tractors that have cut the C-17 road, southbound, at the height of Parets del Vallès, on February 6, 2024, in Parets del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Farmers and stockbreeders from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads since early this morning to ask for improvements in the sector, among them to demand aid to face the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Several people among the tractors that have cut the C-17 road, southbound, at the height of Parets del Vallès, on February 6, 2024, in Parets del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Farmers and stockbreeders from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads since early this morning to ask for improvements in the sector, among them to demand aid to face the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Several tractors cut the C-17 road, southbound, at Parets del Vallès, on February 6, 2024, in Parets del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Farmers and stockbreeders from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads since early this morning to ask for improvements in the sector, among them to demand aid to face the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Several people among the tractors that have cut the C-17 road, southbound, at the height of Parets del Vallès, on February 6, 2024, in Parets del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Farmers and stockbreeders from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads since early this morning to ask for improvements in the sector, among them to demand aid to face the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Farmers Join Wave Of Protests - Spain

Several tractors cut the C-17 road, southbound, at Parets del Vallès, on February 6, 2024, in Parets del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Farmers and stockbreeders from all over Spain have taken their tractors to the roads since early this morning to ask for improvements in the sector, among them to demand aid to face the droughts suffered by the countryside. They are also protesting against European policies and their lack of profitability. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Suez Canal Authority works to resume marine traffic after ship collision

STORY: Suez Canal Authority works to resume marine traffic after ship collision DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Suez Canal STORYLINE: The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said on Wednesday that one of the two vessels that collided in the canal has been refloated and towed away from the navigation course, and regular marine traffic would be resumed in hours. Earlier in the day, the Singapore-flagged liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier BW Lesmes, which ran aground due to a mechanical failure while transiting southbound through the canal, collided with the Cayman Islands-flagged oil products tanker Burri. The LNG vessel has been towed outside the waterway by four tugboats, the SCA said in a statement, adding that the rescue team is working on towing the 67,000-ton, 250-meter-long tanker Burri. It noted that the marine traffic would be regular in the canal's two branches after Burri is towed out of the traffic course. Initial investigations r

Major U.S. highway collapses after fuel truck catches fire

STORY: Major U.S. highway collapses after fuel truck catches fire DATELINE: June 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:28 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro addressing the press 2. various of the site STORYLINE: A section of a busy highway on the East Coast of the United States collapsed on Sunday after a tanker carrying petrol caught fire underneath an overpass. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said at a press briefing that no injuries had been reported, and the authorities were working to "identify any individual who may have been caught in the fire." Traffic in both directions of the highway was halted. Video clips showed that emergency vehicles gathered in the vicinity of the collapsed overpass. According to the governor, the northbound side of the road had completely collapsed, while the southbound lanes had been deemed structurally unsound. It would take a "number of months" to restore the "critical artery." The U.S. National Transportation Sa

Cargo vessel refloated after running aground in Egypt's Suez Canal, traffic normal

STORY: Cargo vessel refloated after running aground in Egypt's Suez Canal, traffic normal DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Suez Canal STORYLINE: The maritime traffic in Egypt's Suez Canal returned to normal after a grounded cargo vessel was refloated and towed away for repairs, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said Monday. The Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier, named Glory, was stranded near El Qantara, a northeastern Egyptian city along the canal, according to VesselFinder, a shipping tracker. Chairman of the SCA Osama Rabie said the authority's marine rescue team has tackled the sudden malfunction of the southbound ship. A total of 26 vessels have joined the southbound convoy, and the northbound convoy will cross after Glory's navigation, Rabie said. He added that four tug boats were sent to refloat the 225-meter-long and 32-meter-wide vessel that carries 41,000 tons to resume its passage. Linking the Mediterranean Se

26 hurt in 80-vehicle pileup on Hokkaido highway

26 hurt in 80-vehicle pileup on Hokkaido highway

BIBAI, Japan - About 80 vehicles are involved in a pileup in the southbound lane of the Do-o Expressway in Bibai, western Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, Dec. 13. Twenty-six people are injured, one seriously, and rushed to hospital. The road is covered with patches of ice.

800 tons of dead fish on Florida beaches blamed on toxic red tide

800 tons of dead fish on Florida beaches blamed on toxic red tide

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY, A load of dead fish remain in nets after being captured by a trawler on Southbound, Jessica and Toliver Tucker's shrimp boat, on Thursday. Tampa Bay, FL, USA, on July 22, 2021. Photo by Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

800 tons of dead fish on Florida beaches blamed on toxic red tide

800 tons of dead fish on Florida beaches blamed on toxic red tide

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY, A batch of dead fish are skimmed from the surface of the Intracoastal Waterway using a trawler on Southbound, Jessica and Toliver Tucker's shrimp boat. Tampa Bay, FL, USA, on July 22, 2021. Photo by Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tokyo subway trains collide, 3 killed, 31 hurt

Tokyo subway trains collide, 3 killed, 31 hurt

TOKYO, Japan - Police investigate the derailment of a Tokyo subway train on an above-ground track March 8. The train collided with another running on the opposite track, killing three passengers and injuring 31. The collision occurred at 9:01 a.m. about 150 meters northeast of Nakameguro Station in Tokyo's Meguro Ward, on the Hibiya Line operated by Teito Rapid Transit Authority, also known as Eidan. The tail car of the southbound eight-car train, which was about to arrive at the terminal station on the line, derailed on a curve just after leaving a tunnel.

26 hurt in 80-vehicle pileup on Hokkaido highway

26 hurt in 80-vehicle pileup on Hokkaido highway

BIBAI, Japan - About 80 vehicles are involved in a pileup in the southbound lane of the Do-o Expressway in Bibai, western Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, Dec. 13. Twenty-six people are injured, one seriously, and rushed to hospital. The road is covered with patches of ice.