Disasters

September 15, 2015 11:03 AM

Photos: Valley Fire lays waste to parts of northern California

Firefighters have been shocked by the Valley Fire's strength and speed as it tears through northern California. Striking pictures tell the story of the damage done.

by The Associated Press

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September 14, 2015 7:32 AM

At least 400 homes destroyed by new California fire

Thousands of people were placed under evacuation orders after strong winds helped what fire officials are calling the Valley wildfire explode to 50,000 acres in just one day.

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September 11, 2015 1:57 PM

At least 107 dead in crane collapse at Mecca's Grand Mosque

High winds apparently caused the crane to collapse at a time when Muslims from around the world are converging on the city as part of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

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September 10, 2015 7:03 AM

Surge of refugees in Europe could be just the first wave

Millions of Syrian refugees have been waiting out the war in neighboring states. As the fighting grinds on, and Europe starts to open the doors, additional waves of refugees may head north.

by Deborah Amos

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September 10, 2015 6:58 AM

Japanese levee fails; evacuation order for 130,000 issued

Video footage from the town of Joso, north of Tokyo, shows helicopters being used to pluck people from balconies and rooftops as muddy water rages beneath them.

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September 8, 2015 12:33 PM

Funeral services Wednesday for fallen St. Paul paramedic

Shane Clifton suffered a heart attack and died while on duty last week. He was the 63rd St. Paul firefighter to die on duty.

by Tim Nelson

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September 3, 2015 6:59 AM

Feds recommend FEMA recover $1.5M in Duluth 2012 flood money

Duluth received a $13 million grant for damage caused by severe storms and flooding in June 2012. But the city did not follow federal procurement standards in awarding $1.5 million for eight non-emergency contracts.

by The Associated Press

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September 2, 2015 8:27 AM

Details released in roofer's death at Vikings stadium

Jeramie Gruber, who died last week while working on the stadium, slid down the roof and broke through a guardrail before falling to an elevated platform below.

by Jon Collins

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September 1, 2015 10:32 AM

St. Paul paramedic dies on duty of suspected heart attack

Shane Clifton was a Navy veteran who had been with the St. Paul Fire Department for eight years. He had been working out while on duty at the station when he collapsed and died.

by Tim Nelson