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Fire at centuries-old cathedral in France under investigation as arson

Fire at centuries-old cathedral in France under investigation as arson

The fire at the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nantes called to mind the one last year at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. French officials say they have controlled the blaze and avoided a "Notre Dame scenario."
by Colin Dwyer

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21 injured in fire aboard ship at Naval Base San Diego

21 injured in fire aboard ship at Naval Base San Diego

Twenty-one people suffered minor injuries in an explosion and fire Sunday on board a ship at Naval Base San Diego, military officials said.
by The Associated Press

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Federal government denies Minnesota’s request for aid to clean up, rebuild in Twin Cities

Federal government denies Minnesota’s request for aid to clean up, rebuild in Twin Cities

The federal government has denied a request from the state of Minnesota for a disaster declaration and accompanying financial support, to help clean up and repair fire damage from unrest following the police killing of George Floyd.
by MPR News Staff

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Boy dies after going missing in St. Croix River

Boy dies after going missing in St. Croix River

A 10-year-old boy died Friday after being pulled from the waters of the St. Croix River.
by MPR News Staff

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Mayor: Pakistan plane crashes near Karachi, all 107 killed

Mayor: Pakistan plane crashes near Karachi, all 107 killed

A passenger plane belonging to state-run Pakistan International Airlines crashed near the southern port city of Karachi on Friday, killing all 107 passengers and crew, the city's mayor said.
by The Associated Press

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Sprinklers contain fire in St. Paul high-rise

Sprinklers contain fire in St. Paul high-rise

Hundreds of people were evacuated, but some residents who could not use the stairs were left in place, due to what the building's governing board told residents was serious damage to the elevators.
by Tim Nelson and Nancy Lebens

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'Hope isn't a strategy': How to prepare for a natural disaster during COVID-19

'Hope isn't a strategy': How to prepare for a natural disaster during COVID-19

If a major hurricane, flood or wildfire happens during the pandemic, evacuation shelters could be dangerous and cross-state aid impossible. So disaster response experts are planning new strategies.
by Nathan Rott

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