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Disasters

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfires

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfires

Authorities say they have two of the largest fires about 60 percent contained. Meanwhile, some people who were evacuated are being allowed to return to what remains of their homes.

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Second body recovered following plane crash in Mississippi River

The Anoka County sheriff's department said divers found an adult male's body in the wreckage. They believe it's a Princeton man whose wife was identified the day before.
by MPR News Staff

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Princeton couple aboard plane that crashed into Mississippi River

The Anoka county sheriff's office says the female victim is 48-year-old Jill Rygwall from Princeton. They believe her husband was the pilot, but his body has not been recovered from the water.
by MPR News Staff

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At least 1 dead in small plane crash north of Twin Cities

The sheriff's office says a woman was pulled from the water by witnesses. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released.

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Weary Californians try to find all that's lost as fires rage

Weary Californians try to find all that's lost as fires rage

The death toll had climbed to an unprecedented 31, and was expected to keep rising. "We are not even close to being out of this emergency," said Mark Ghilarducci, director of the state's Office of Emergency Services.
by The Associated Press

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Wildfire burns home of 'Peanuts' creator Charles Schulz

Wildfire burns home of 'Peanuts' creator Charles Schulz

The home of "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz burned to the ground in the deadly California wildfires but his widow escaped, her stepson said Thursday.
by Associated Press

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Grim search for victims as wildfires grow to size of NYC

Grim search for victims as wildfires grow to size of NYC

Sonoma and Napa counties endured a fourth day of choking smoke while many residents fled to shelters or camped out on beaches to await word on their homes and loved ones.
by The Associated Press

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Poll: Americans blame wild weather on global warming

Poll: Americans blame wild weather on global warming

A new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 68 percent of Americans think weather disasters seem to be worsening, compared to 28 percent who think they are staying the same and only 4 percent who say they are less severe.
by The Associated Press

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