Death toll in in Indonesia tunnel collapse rises to 21
“The death toll from a tunnel collapse last week at an underground mine training facility in Indonesia has risen to 21 after emergency workers recovered more bodies from the rubble, the mining company said Tuesday.” Source: Death toll in in Indonesia tunnel collapse rises to 21 – CNN.com
Monstrous Tornado Kills More Than 50 People
“A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. At least 51 people were reported killed, according to CBS News.” Source:CBS News: Monstrous Tornado Kills More Than [...]
Powerful earthquake hits off coast of Chile
“A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattled the coast of southern Chile early Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The powerful quake was centered about 626 kilometers (388 mi) west of Puerto Aisen, Chile.” Source:Powerful earthquake hits off coast of Chile – CNN.com
Bangladesh cleans up after killer cyclone
“At least 40 people were either killed by Cyclone Mahasen or while trying to flee its impact, including 25 Muslim Rohingya whose bodies washed up on the shores of Bangladesh after their boat capsized while sailing from Myanmar.” Source: Bangladesh cleans up after killer cyclone | GulfNews.com
Mexico readies shelters after volcano tremors increase, steam plume spews into sky
“Seismic activity has increased at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City, leading authorities to alert towns in two central states and the capital. Mexico’s National Disaster Prevention Center says the white-capped volcano spewed a plume of steam more than a half mile (1 kilometer) into the sky. The volcano shook during Saturday night, sometimes emitting [...]
Five climbers killed after deadly volcanic ash blast
“Five people have been killed after one of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes spewed a giant cloud of ash and rocks early Tuesday.” Source: Five climbers killed after deadly volcanic ash blast – CNN.com
Gas tanker truck explodes outside Mexico City, kills 22
“A gas tanker truck exploded on a highway north of Mexico City on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people and injuring more than 30 as a fireball tore through cars and homes.” Source: Gas tanker truck explodes outside Mexico City, kills 22 | Reuters
Roaring winds fuel raging Calif. wildfire, expected to continue Friday
“Crews frantically battling fast-moving wildfires in Southern California will get no relief Friday as heavy winds threaten to grow one blaze that has scorched thousands of acres. ‘Gusty Santa Ana winds will continue to bring extreme fire danger to the area through Friday,’ the National Weather Service said. ‘Warnings are in effect for much of [...]
38 people dead in fire at psychiatric hospital in Russia
“A fire tore through a psychiatric hospital near Moscow, killing 38 people, Russian officials said Friday.There were 41 people in the building and three escaped the blaze early Friday, according to the Russian Emergencies Ministries. Officials retrieved 38 bodies from the site of the fire.” Source: 38 people dead in fire at psychiatric hospital in [...]
Many trapped in Bangladesh building rubble as toll tops 220
“Survivors from a garment factory that collapsed in Bangladesh killing at least 228 people described on Thursday a deafening bang and tremors before the eight-floor building crashed down under them.” Source: Many trapped in Bangladesh building rubble as toll tops 220 | Reuters
