A chemical tank containing white liquor ruptured at a pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington, causing confirmed fatalities and multiple critical injuries. Emergency responders continue recovery efforts with some individuals unaccounted for.
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Over 50,000 Southern California residents remain evacuated after a chemical tank at a Garden Grove aerospace facility neared explosion. Officials have stabilized the tank but warn risks persist as investigations continue.
A possible crack in a toxic chemical tank at a Southern California aerospace facility may be relieving pressure, potentially reducing the risk of a catastrophic explosion. Officials continue to monitor the situation as tens of thousands remain evacuated.
Authorities ordered more than 40,000 people to evacuate parts of Orange County, California, after a tank holding toxic methyl methacrylate at an aerospace facility became unstable and risked explosion. Officials say the tank is likely to fail, though no injuries have been reported.
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch was coughing up blood and experiencing shortness of breath a day before his sudden death at 41. The cause of death remains undisclosed as the racing community mourns the loss of a fierce competitor.
A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, Thursday night, damaging homes and forcing the closure of Vance Air Force Base. Officials reported no fatalities and minor injuries as emergency crews continue recovery efforts.
Five people, including three University of Iowa students, were shot near the campus early Sunday. Police continue to investigate the incident and seek information about persons of interest.
A vehicle struck multiple pedestrians at a Louisiana Lao New Year parade, injuring at least 13 people. Authorities say the incident does not appear intentional, and the driver is in custody.