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Firefighters in Franktown responded to a garage fire that spread to a nearby home, causing minor damage but no injuries, with the cause under investigation amid a Red Flag Warning.
A severe storm with tornado warnings hit Bowling Green, KY, causing extensive damage to a home on Allen Michael Lane, downing trees, and resulting in significant power outages affecting 20,000 customers. No injuries have been reported. Crews are working to restore power.
A mysterious object suspected to be space debris crashed into a Florida family's home, leaving them in shock. The homeowner believes it could be either space junk or a meteorite, with NASA later confirming it was debris from the International Space Station. The debris, a stanchion from flight support equipment, weighed 1.6 pounds and caused damage to the home, but fortunately, no one was hurt.
A mysterious object suspected to be space debris crashed into a Florida family's home, leaving them in shock. The homeowner believes it could be either space junk or a meteorite, with NASA later confirming it was debris from the International Space Station. The debris, a stanchion from flight support equipment, weighed 1.6 pounds and caused damage to the home, but fortunately, no one was hurt.
A piece of space debris from the International Space Station narrowly missed hitting a boy after crashing through a home in Naples, Florida, three years after being discarded into space.
NASA confirmed that the mystery object that crashed through a Florida home's roof last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station. The cylindrical object, identified as a metal support used to mount old batteries on a cargo pallet for disposal, weighed 1.6 pounds and was 4 inches tall. The homeowner, Alejandro Otero, expressed gratitude that nobody was hurt by the unexpected event.
Surveillance footage captured the moment a driver lost control of their vehicle and launched airborne into a home in Riverside County, causing significant damage to the garage, a parked truck, and the vehicle itself. The driver suffered minor to moderate injuries and was taken to the hospital, while details about potential factors and criminal charges remain unclear. No other injuries were reported in the incident.
A suspected piece of space junk, possibly from the International Space Station, crashed through a Florida man's home, narrowly missing his son. The homeowner, Alejandro Otero, discovered a cylindrical-shaped object and believes it came from space. NASA has collected the item for analysis to determine its origin, while the U.S. Space Command recorded the reentry of space debris around the same time. Otero is awaiting resolution on the damages and expressed gratitude that no one was hurt.
A chunk of metal, believed to be part of a discarded battery pallet from the International Space Station, crashed through a Florida home, causing significant damage. NASA is investigating the incident, and while some experts believe the origin of the debris is known, the exact source is yet to be determined. The homeowner, Alejandro Otero, is seeking answers and wants to know who will pay for the damage. Uncontrolled re-entries of space objects are not uncommon, with most fragments burning up before reaching the ground.
Gaylene Runey of Washington County, Oregon, has been dealing with the aftermath of a storm that caused 10 trees to fall on her home, leaving her without water or heat. Despite the extensive damage and financial strain, she remains optimistic, saying, "If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry."
Scores of Portland-area residents have been displaced after trees crashed through their homes during a winter storm, with some narrowly escaping harm. The lush tree-lined neighborhoods in Oregon, while coveted for their beauty, pose serious risks during high winds and winter weather. Residents are facing challenges in getting trees removed due to city conservation codes, and the severe weather has prevented tree removal companies from responding promptly. The widespread damage caused by falling trees has left many residents unsettled, with some expressing that they have never seen anything like this before.
A homeowner in Mandarin, Jacksonville, experienced significant damage to his house after a tree-trimming accident. The incident was captured on video, showing a massive tree falling directly onto the two-story house. The homeowner had hired a contractor for the job, but the tree fell unexpectedly, causing multiple damages to the roof and other areas of the house. Fortunately, no one was injured. The incident highlights the importance of researching and verifying contractors' insurance and credentials before hiring them for potentially risky tasks like tree removal.
An Airbnb host in San Francisco is facing nearly $300,000 in damages after guests clogged and broke a toilet, causing her home to flood. The host, Erika Gemzer, had to move out of her home six months ago and is still waiting for repairs to be made. Despite Airbnb's coverage policy for hosts, Gemzer claims that only a small portion of the damages is covered, leaving her with a significant financial burden. She advises potential hosts to thoroughly research and obtain additional insurance to protect against catastrophic situations. Airbnb has offered to pay for lost bookings, the insurance deductible, and additional reimbursement, but Gemzer disputes their claims of support and assistance.
A San Francisco Airbnb host is facing nearly $300,000 in damages after guests clogged and broke a toilet, causing extensive flooding and destruction to her home. The host, who is expecting her first child, had to move out of her house six months ago and is still waiting for repairs. Despite Airbnb's advertised coverage policy for hosts, she was offered only $31,000 in compensation, far less than the estimated losses. The host advises potential hosts to thoroughly research and obtain additional insurance coverage to protect against such catastrophic situations. Airbnb claims to have offered support but the host disputes their statement, saying that the third-party investigator never reviewed the damage.
A brush fire is believed to have caused a fire at a home on the far West Side of San Antonio, resulting in massive flames and minor damage to a neighboring home. Firefighters, along with several other fire agencies, were able to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported, and it is unclear if the residents were home at the time. The cause of the fire is believed to be a spreading brush fire, exacerbated by dry conditions.