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Casualty

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natural-disasters2 years ago

Fatal Tornado Strikes Houston County

A tornado struck southern Houston County, Alabama, killing one person and causing extensive damage to homes. Another tornado hit the area within two hours, leading to further destruction and injuries in Marianna. Emergency crews are conducting door-to-door checks in Cottonwood, where roads have been rendered impassable. The identity of the victim has not been disclosed, and the extent of injuries in Marianna remains unclear.

natural-disasters2 years ago

Fatal Tree Collapses and Power Outages Plague South Shore Region

A Level 3 storm wreaked havoc on the South Shore, causing at least one fatality and widespread damage. A Hingham man was killed when a tree fell on a trailer in Hanover. An elementary school in Hingham was evacuated after a tree fell on it, but no injuries were reported. Tens of thousands of customers were left without power, and full restoration could take up to 72 hours. The storm also caused trees to fall on homes and a fire truck in Marshfield. The storm brought heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding to the area. Flights at Logan Airport were grounded, and ferry service to Hull was canceled.

local-news2 years ago

Tragic Explosion and Fire Devastate South St. Paul Home

At least one person has died in a house fire in South St. Paul, Minnesota, after neighbors reported hearing explosions before the blaze. The fire, which broke out on Ninth Avenue South, near Dale Street West, was quickly extinguished, but crews are searching for other residents and investigating the cause. Authorities have stated that there is no gas leak-related danger to nearby residents, and roads in the area are expected to be closed for several hours.

tragedy2 years ago

Fatal Fires Claim Lives in Long Island and Maine

A 69-year-old former lobsterman, Tommy Johnson, tragically died in a house fire on Long Island in Casco Bay. Despite his health issues, Johnson managed to get his daughter to safety before the fire became too intense. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and investigators are unsure if oxygen tanks played a role. The tight-knit community of Long Island is rallying together to support the family by donating clothing and other items.

accidents2 years ago

Fatal Fire at Northwest Side Apartment Sends 8 to Hospital.

At least one person has died and eight people, including five children, were taken to the hospital after an apartment fire on the northwest side of Indianapolis. The fire broke out early Monday morning, and 30 people were rescued altogether. The cause of the fire is unknown, and 44 units are affected. Some residents had to jump off balconies to escape the blaze.

accidents-and-disasters2 years ago

Chicago Firefighters Injured in High-Rise Blaze on Gold Coast

A Chicago firefighter has died following a high-rise fire in Gold Coast, the second CFD member to die in as many days. Three other firefighters were taken to the hospital in fair condition and two civilians were injured as well. The fire department said the fire was initially out and they were just battling hot spots. However, the fire reignited and large flames were shooting out of another unit. CFD lost the ability to use elevators and said there are no sprinklers on the floor.