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Middle East 08/05/20, 11:10

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 ...

U.S. 12/04/19, 21:20

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 ...

U.S. 10/01/19, 08:49

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 ...

U.S. 08/25/19, 17:14

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 ...

Asia & Pacific 04/21/19, 09:10

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 ...

Europe 01/12/19, 12:14

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 ...

New York 12/28/18, 07:18

Lights draw speculation among residents

New York 12/28/18, 02:55

A transformer at an electric power substation exploded; no one was hurt and the company is investigating the cause

Asia & Pacific 12/16/18, 17:03

The blast Sunday night at a two-story restaurant in Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido Island, is being investigated

World 11/27/18, 23:35

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

U.S. 09/15/18, 13:40

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 ...

U.S. 09/13/18, 22:19

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 ...

U.S. 09/13/18, 21:36

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. ...

U.S. 09/13/18, 21:29

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 ...