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Ukraine is striking targets hundreds of miles inside Russia for 3 key reasons, experts say

Ukraine targets deep inside Russia for strategic, economic, and psychological damage

Russia, Ukraine conduct air attacks on multiple cities as war intensifies

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks causing casualties and damages.
Claims of casualties from both sides highlight the intensity and impact of the conflict.

Ukraine is striking targets hundreds of miles inside Russia for 3 key reasons, experts say

Ukraine targets deep inside Russia for strategic, economic, and psychological damage

Russia, Ukraine conduct air attacks on multiple cities as war intensifies

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks causing casualties and damages.
Claims of casualties from both sides highlight the intensity and impact of the conflict.
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#emergency-response

New York City Region Battered by Powerful Storm

The severe storm in New York City region caused significant damage, including split trees, flooded buildings, and stranded cars.

'Mayhem' after car ploughs into dental clinic

A car crashed into N13 Dental Clinic in Palmers Green, causing significant damage and cancellations.

Map: Hawarden and Eagle fires

Two fires broke out in Riverside County on Sunday afternoon.

New York City Region Battered by Powerful Storm

The severe storm in New York City region caused significant damage, including split trees, flooded buildings, and stranded cars.

'Mayhem' after car ploughs into dental clinic

A car crashed into N13 Dental Clinic in Palmers Green, causing significant damage and cancellations.

Map: Hawarden and Eagle fires

Two fires broke out in Riverside County on Sunday afternoon.
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#wildfire

Fast-moving wildfire in San Bernardino engulfs hillside homes

A fast-moving wildfire in San Bernardino destroyed homes, prompting evacuations due to dangerously high temperatures.

Our worst nightmare': Raging wildfire hits western Canada town of Jasper

A fast-moving wildfire has caused significant damage in Jasper, Canadian Rockies, as firefighters strive to protect structures and critical infrastructure.

Fast-moving fire in NorCal prompts evacuations, closes highway

A fast-moving wildfire in Sierra Foothills of Northern California is causing evacuations and road closures.

Fast-moving wildfire in San Bernardino engulfs hillside homes

A fast-moving wildfire in San Bernardino destroyed homes, prompting evacuations due to dangerously high temperatures.

Our worst nightmare': Raging wildfire hits western Canada town of Jasper

A fast-moving wildfire has caused significant damage in Jasper, Canadian Rockies, as firefighters strive to protect structures and critical infrastructure.

Fast-moving fire in NorCal prompts evacuations, closes highway

A fast-moving wildfire in Sierra Foothills of Northern California is causing evacuations and road closures.
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#london-fire-brigade

Smoke seen in photos as firefighters tackle field fire

Firefighters battled a field fire in Rainham for almost an hour, partially damaging two acres of land.

Portable heater warning after flat fire leaves man in hospital

A fire ripped through a flat and damaged a shop and offices on Holloway Road in London.
A man was rushed to hospital and six people evacuated from neighboring flats.

Blaze in popular pub caused by unattended cooking oil in kitchen

The fire at the Tally Ho pub in London was caused by unattended cooking oil.
The fire damaged parts of the first floor, second floor, and roof of the building.

Firefighters rush to blaze after large amounts of smoke seen

Firefighters tackled a blaze in Aboyne Road for about an hour, which ultimately destroyed two garden sheds and a fence.

Blaze destroys caravan and damages bus shelter

Fire destroyed a caravan, damaged hoardings, and part of a bus shelter in Enfield.

Long-standing church damaged in blaze as firefighters rush to scene

Firefighters responded to a blaze at St Andrews CoFE Parish Church, damaging several parts of the building.
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters dealt with the fire at the church's ground floor, first floor, and roof.

Smoke seen in photos as firefighters tackle field fire

Firefighters battled a field fire in Rainham for almost an hour, partially damaging two acres of land.

Portable heater warning after flat fire leaves man in hospital

A fire ripped through a flat and damaged a shop and offices on Holloway Road in London.
A man was rushed to hospital and six people evacuated from neighboring flats.

Blaze in popular pub caused by unattended cooking oil in kitchen

The fire at the Tally Ho pub in London was caused by unattended cooking oil.
The fire damaged parts of the first floor, second floor, and roof of the building.

Firefighters rush to blaze after large amounts of smoke seen

Firefighters tackled a blaze in Aboyne Road for about an hour, which ultimately destroyed two garden sheds and a fence.

Blaze destroys caravan and damages bus shelter

Fire destroyed a caravan, damaged hoardings, and part of a bus shelter in Enfield.

Long-standing church damaged in blaze as firefighters rush to scene

Firefighters responded to a blaze at St Andrews CoFE Parish Church, damaging several parts of the building.
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters dealt with the fire at the church's ground floor, first floor, and roof.
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#rescue

Two-alarm Brooklyn fire leaves dozen homeless

Over a dozen residents lost homes after a two-alarm fire in Brooklyn.

Speeding car flies over trucks and into garage in California neighborhood, video shows

A reckless driver launched a car over trucks and crashed into a California home, causing major damage but fortunately no injuries were reported.

Two-alarm Brooklyn fire leaves dozen homeless

Over a dozen residents lost homes after a two-alarm fire in Brooklyn.

Speeding car flies over trucks and into garage in California neighborhood, video shows

A reckless driver launched a car over trucks and crashed into a California home, causing major damage but fortunately no injuries were reported.
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Zippos Circus banned from returning to Wandsworth after 'completely unacceptable' damage to common

Zippos Circus faced backlash for damaging Wandsworth Common, resulting in a ban and repair charges.
#firefighters

Firefighters swarm flats as 40 calls made about blaze

Sixty firefighters were dispatched to tackle a flat fire in Mile End after receiving 40 calls about the incident.
The fire damaged the third and part of the fourth floor of a block in Benworth Street.

Historic Long Beach church damaged in blaze; one firefighter injured

Firefighters extinguish blaze at historic Second Samoan Church in Long Beach.
One firefighter injured, cause of fire under investigation.

Fire under investigation after tent and camping equipment destroyed in Croydon

Camping equipment outside a disused building in Croydon was destroyed by a fire, with no reported injuries.

Firefighters tackle house fire at detached home in Cheam

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a house fire in Cheam.
The fire damaged the first floor and roof of the detached house.

Firefighters swarm flats as 40 calls made about blaze

Sixty firefighters were dispatched to tackle a flat fire in Mile End after receiving 40 calls about the incident.
The fire damaged the third and part of the fourth floor of a block in Benworth Street.

Historic Long Beach church damaged in blaze; one firefighter injured

Firefighters extinguish blaze at historic Second Samoan Church in Long Beach.
One firefighter injured, cause of fire under investigation.

Fire under investigation after tent and camping equipment destroyed in Croydon

Camping equipment outside a disused building in Croydon was destroyed by a fire, with no reported injuries.

Firefighters tackle house fire at detached home in Cheam

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a house fire in Cheam.
The fire damaged the first floor and roof of the detached house.
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#tornadoes

Two tornadoes, the strongest in more than 74 years, hit San Luis Obispo during last storm

Two tornadoes hit San Luis Obispo County, causing damage to buildings and uprooting trees.
The tornadoes were the strongest to hit the area since before 1950.

Crews search for survivors and survey damage after tornadoes leave at least 6 dead in Tennessee

Tornadoes and strong thunderstorms have caused significant damage in Tennessee, with at least six people dead and many injured.
The city of Clarksville has declared a state of emergency and enacted a curfew as crews search for survivors and assess the damage.

Tornadoes tear through US Midwest DW 04/27/2024

Dozens of tornadoes hit the US Midwest, causing considerable damage and prompting warnings of more storms.

Two tornadoes, the strongest in more than 74 years, hit San Luis Obispo during last storm

Two tornadoes hit San Luis Obispo County, causing damage to buildings and uprooting trees.
The tornadoes were the strongest to hit the area since before 1950.

Crews search for survivors and survey damage after tornadoes leave at least 6 dead in Tennessee

Tornadoes and strong thunderstorms have caused significant damage in Tennessee, with at least six people dead and many injured.
The city of Clarksville has declared a state of emergency and enacted a curfew as crews search for survivors and assess the damage.

Tornadoes tear through US Midwest DW 04/27/2024

Dozens of tornadoes hit the US Midwest, causing considerable damage and prompting warnings of more storms.
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#injuries

Storm Damages Homes in Maryland Amid Tornado Warnings

A storm in Washington, D.C. suburbs caused damage and injuries.

Earthquake of 4.6-magnitude strikes Los Angeles in US

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the Southern California coast near Malibu.
There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.

Police Capture Blood-Covered Horses After Chaotic Race Through Central London

Household Cavalry horses broke free in London, causing injuries and damage, eventually being subdued by police.

Storm Damages Homes in Maryland Amid Tornado Warnings

A storm in Washington, D.C. suburbs caused damage and injuries.

Earthquake of 4.6-magnitude strikes Los Angeles in US

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the Southern California coast near Malibu.
There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.

Police Capture Blood-Covered Horses After Chaotic Race Through Central London

Household Cavalry horses broke free in London, causing injuries and damage, eventually being subdued by police.
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Wayfarers Chapel looks to relocate due to threatening landslide

The iconic glass chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes is closed indefinitely due to damage and hazards from land movement.
Officials suggest that the chapel is unlikely to reopen at its current location and preliminary discussions are underway for relocation, potentially costing $15 million.

Van Nuys apartment building damaged in explosion, no injuries reported

No injuries were reported in the explosion at a Van Nuys apartment, which damaged a single unit.
City officials had been considering shutting off gas at a nearby building due to unpaid bills before the explosion occurred.

Cara Delevingne's Studio City home engulfed by massive fire: 'Cherish what you have'

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a greater alarm structure fire at Cara Delevingne's hillside home in Studio City.
The fire burned for nearly three hours, requiring 94 firefighters over two hours to extinguish, causing one firefighter and an occupant of the home minor injuries.

Two boys plead guilty to cruelty charges after more than 20 animals die following west London college break-in

Two boys admitted guilt for animal cruelty at an environmental college, causing significant damage.
Prosecution disputed boys' guilty pleas absolving culpability for animals' deaths.

Would You Buy This? Half-Destroyed Home on Alaska Riverfront Is Listed for $400K

Listing for a property in Juneau, AK labeled as an "investment opportunity" reveals a collapsed house being sold "as is."
Photos of the property showcase a one-bedroom apartment above a garage that collapsed into a river, labeled as a fixer-upper.

86-Year-Old Palace Grill Is Closed After a Fire

The Palace Grill on the Near West Side in Chicago has been closed after a kitchen fire caused significant damage.
The fire started as a grease fire beside a grill in the kitchen, but firefighters were able to extinguish it quickly.
#california

Historic storms knocked out power for record number of Californians

The atmospheric river storm in California caused record power outages, affecting 1.4 million PG&E customers statewide.
At least one death was attributed to a power outage during the storm.

The terrifying forces that created a California monster storm

A powerful storm hit California, causing widespread damage and power outages.
The storm was fueled by a combination of El Niño, climate change, and warm ocean waters.

Historic storms knocked out power for record number of Californians

The atmospheric river storm in California caused record power outages, affecting 1.4 million PG&E customers statewide.
At least one death was attributed to a power outage during the storm.

The terrifying forces that created a California monster storm

A powerful storm hit California, causing widespread damage and power outages.
The storm was fueled by a combination of El Niño, climate change, and warm ocean waters.
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Less rain forecast but historic Southern California storm still threatens flooding and landslides

A slow-moving storm has brought record amounts of rain to Southern California, causing floods and raising the risk of landslides.
The storm has already caused damage to homes and forced evacuations in some areas.

'Pretty scary': Sacramento residents survey damage after trees fall into homes on city blocks

Powerful winds caused damage to homes and trees in Sacramento's core.
No fatalities have been reported in Sacramento, but three men were killed by falling trees in Northern California.
#preparedness

Yep, That Was a 3.4M Earthquake In SF, With an Epicenter Apparently Just Off the Coast

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake shook San Francisco with no reported damage.
The earthquake was felt as far away as Berkeley and Oakland.

The 1994 Northridge quake was a shock. Here's why the next one won't be

The Northridge earthquake in 1994 resulted in significant damage and loss of life in Southern California
Advances in science and technology have improved earthquake tracking and preparedness

Yep, That Was a 3.4M Earthquake In SF, With an Epicenter Apparently Just Off the Coast

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake shook San Francisco with no reported damage.
The earthquake was felt as far away as Berkeley and Oakland.

The 1994 Northridge quake was a shock. Here's why the next one won't be

The Northridge earthquake in 1994 resulted in significant damage and loss of life in Southern California
Advances in science and technology have improved earthquake tracking and preparedness
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#fire

Emergency services scramble to busy main road to tackle fire

Emergency services responded to a fire on Ilford Lane.
Half of a loft extension was damaged, but no injuries reported.

Three-alarm fire tears through commercial building in Evanston

A three-alarm fire in Evanston displaced all residents of a commercial building.
Firefighters responded to reports of the blaze at 1402 Greenleaf St. and used multiple fire lines and master streams to contain it.

Two-storey maisonette damaged in Thornton Heath fire

A two-storey maisonette flat was damaged by a fire in Thornton Heath.
The cause of the fire was an electrical fault.

Emergency services scramble to busy main road to tackle fire

Emergency services responded to a fire on Ilford Lane.
Half of a loft extension was damaged, but no injuries reported.

Three-alarm fire tears through commercial building in Evanston

A three-alarm fire in Evanston displaced all residents of a commercial building.
Firefighters responded to reports of the blaze at 1402 Greenleaf St. and used multiple fire lines and master streams to contain it.

Two-storey maisonette damaged in Thornton Heath fire

A two-storey maisonette flat was damaged by a fire in Thornton Heath.
The cause of the fire was an electrical fault.
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'Thousand-year storm' leaves San Diego reeling from punishing rainfall, floods

Severe flooding caused by a historic rainfall event devastated communities in southeastern San Diego, forcing hundreds of rescues and causing millions of dollars in damage.
The amount of rainwater dumped during this storm was unprecedented and overwhelmed the city's drainage system, according to the San Diego Mayor.

Bullets strike multi-family home in Roslindale neighborhood

Gunshots struck a home in Roslindale, MA on Monday morning.
No one was injured in the shooting, but the home had ballistic damage.

A Japanese Holiday Feast, By Way of California

Rintaro, a San Francisco izakaya, is known for its commitment to seasonal and local ingredients in Japanese-inspired dishes.
The restaurant experienced a flood at the end of 2022, causing significant damage and destruction of their traditional osechi bento boxes.

Burglars ram U-Haul truck into downtown L.A. bike shop in failed attempt to break into store

More than a dozen would-be burglars attempted to break into a bike shop in downtown LA by repeatedly ramming a U-Haul truck into the wall.
The attempted burglary caused about $40,000 in damages to the shop, adding to the struggles of an already slow year for the business.

Police investigation as two in hospital after Plumstead fire which destroyed house

A house fire broke out in Plumstead, London, causing significant damage to the property.
A man and a woman were taken to the hospital after being treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service.

Tennessee homes damaged by apparent tornado as severe storms rake the state

Multiple homes were damaged in Clarksville, Tennessee, due to an apparent tornado that touched down on Saturday.
First responders are assessing the damage and no injuries or missing persons have been reported so far.

Firefighters called to garden fire in Croydon

Fire crews responded to a garden fire in Croydon, with extensive damage to fencing and a shelter, controlled in approximately three hours.

Cal State LA protesters occupy building with president inside

Protesters occupied California State University, Los Angeles, building, resulting in significant damage and a pro-Palestinian encampment for over 40 days.

Man smashes windows, statues during attack on Bensonhurst church * Brooklyn Paper

A 30-year-old man was arrested for vandalizing a Catholic church in Bensonhurst, damaging religious statues and windows.
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