Hurricane forecasters watch possible storm in the Caribbean
The Atlantic hurricane season continues to drag on and is already halfway over. The number of storms so far is just below average at seven. Hurricane storm surge is considered deadly for people in its path Storm surges are a…
Video of a pipeline explosion in La Porte, Texas, shows huge flames
The explosion occurred in Deer Park, a suburb east of Houston. The flames spread to the neighboring city of La Porte. Evacuations and curfews were ordered. Pipeline fire in La Porte: McDonald’s employees evacuated near flames McDonald’s employees were evacuated…
T-Mobile alerts via Starlink satellites work even without cell towers
More than 500,000 square miles of land not currently reached by cell towers could soon have access to vital emergency alerts via Starlink satellites. T-Mobile has partnered with SpaceX to send the first successful wireless emergency alert in the U.S….
Which path will it take?
Hurricane Francine brings flooding to Louisiana Heavy rains from Hurricane Francine caused flash flooding in Kenner, Louisiana on Wednesday, September 11. Tropical Storm Gordon, the seventh named storm of the extremely active Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2024, formed far…
Emergency crews make progress in fighting fires near Brinnon on the Olympic Peninsula
Firefighters appear to have the wildfire that broke out on the Olympic Peninsula last week under control, as cooler temperatures and light rain have helped hundreds of firefighters battling the blaze five miles west of Brinnon. The 2620 Road Fire,…
Gibson’s fatal accident occurred near a storm-damaged, closed road
A New Jersey driver was killed in a car crash in Susquehanna County last week, Pennsylvania State Police said. Gibson Police reported that Divine J. Reynolds, 27, of South Amboy, New Jersey, died after the vehicle Reynolds was driving crashed…
Fire destroys barn near Morenci, devours junk cars in Madison Twp.
MADISON TWP. – It was a busy weekend for the Madison Township Fire Department, which assisted with a barn fire near Morenci on Thursday, Aug. 15, and led firefighting efforts on a large fire involving several junk cars at an…
Milwaukee artist designs truck as a countermeasure against reckless driving
An artist, a pickup truck shielded by neon traffic cones, and an important message to the people of Milwaukee: Be the person you want to share the road with. Artist Sarah Davitt’s pickup truck, decorated with traffic cones, is designed…
Weather will impact efforts to contain Lower Fire and Park Fire
Watch: Rescue workers save dog and puppies from park fire A Rottweiler and her four puppies were airlifted to safety by helicopter after being trapped in a truck for three days during the raging Park Fire in California. Gusty winds…
