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‘We’re ready to help’: Mike Pompeo on the explosion in Beirut that left thousands injured and dozens dead
After the explosion that shook the Lebanese capital of Beirut and shocked the world, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced in a statement that the United States was ready to provide aid to the Lebanese people who were affected by the tragedy. "I’d like to extend my deepest condolences to ...
Woman smoking while on oxygen tank killed when cigarette sparks explosion
A 61-year-old North Carolina who was smoking while hooked up to an oxygen tank was killed Tuesday when her cigarette sparked an explosion. Belinda Coble, 61, was smoking a cigarette at her home in Zebulon, North Carolina, while oxygen was being provided at her home 20 miles northeast of Raleigh. The cigarette ...
Purple Heart recipient dies after saving 3-year-old granddaughter from home explosion
A grandfather who was a Purple Heart recipient made the ultimate sacrifice to save his 3-year-old granddaughter after their Oklahoma exploded on Sept. 19, his son said. Brendon Osteen said his father, 69-year-old Don Osteen died from a heart attack during surgery on Monday, Sept. 30, after spending days fighting for ...
Maryland gas explosion destroys shopping center, residents felt over a mile away
A powerful gas explosion in Columbia, Maryland, destroyed at least one building on Sunday morning and sent shock waves rippling through homes and businesses over a mile away. According to Howard County Fire and Rescue, officials responded to reports of a natural gas leak at a shopping center and the Lakeside ...
Explosions kill at least 207 in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — At least 207 people were killed and hundreds more injured in eight blasts that rocked churches and hotels in and just outside Sri Lanka’s capital on Easter Sunday, officials said, pitching the South Asian island nation into the worst chaos it has seen since a ...
Photos: 2 firefighters killed in Paris bakery blast, dozens injured
French authorities said two firefighters were killed and 47 people injured in a powerful explosion and fire apparently caused by a gas leak at a Paris bakery Saturday that blasted out windows and overturned cars. Firefighters pulled injured victims from windows and evacuated residents as smoke billowed over Rue de Trevise ...
Transformer explosion bathes new york skyline in blaze of blue
Lights draw speculation among residents
That bright blue light over New York? Not space aliens
A transformer at an electric power substation exploded; no one was hurt and the company is investigating the cause
More than 40 injured in northern Japan explosion, at Sapporo restaurant
The blast Sunday night at a two-story restaurant in Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido Island, is being investigated
Blast kills 22 in China’s Hebei province, injures 22 others
Video of the blast scene shared by state media showed billowing black smoke and flames, while photographs showed rows of burnt-out cars and trucks lining the streets on Wednesday morning
Officer helped others as his home burned after gas blasts
LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — Ivan Soto's home was engulfed by flames, but the police officer was too busy helping other residents evacuate after a series of natural gas explosions to worry about his own loss. After making sure his family was safe, the Lawrence officer rushed back out to help others ...
‘It looked like Armageddon:’ Gas explosions destroy homes
LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A series of gas explosions one official described as "Armageddon" left at least 10 people injured and ignited fires in at least 39 homes in three communities north of Boston on Thursday, forcing entire neighborhoods to evacuate as crews scrambled to fight the flames and turn ...
Photos: Multiple Explosions, Fires In Lawrence, Boston
A series of gas explosions left at least four people injured and ignited fires in at least 39 homes in three communities north of Boston on Thursday, forcing entire neighborhoods to evacuate as crews scrambled to fight fires and turn off gas and electric lines to prevent further damage. ...
Panicked neighborhoods evacuate as gas blasts destroy homes
LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A series of gas explosions left at least four people injured and ignited fires in at least 39 homes in three communities north of Boston on Thursday, forcing entire neighborhoods to evacuate as crews scrambled to fight fires and turn off gas and electric lines to ...

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