A plane heading to Tokyo had a rough start on Saturday. Right after taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport, a piece of the engine cover broke off and caught fire. The plane had to turn back quickly, and luckily, everyone on board was safe. The flight, operated by United Airlines, w
In the heart of Long Island, a fierce battle unfolded between firefighters and a relentless brush fire. The fire, which had been raging through the Pine Barrens region, was finally brought under control on a Sunday. This was not the end of the story, however. High winds, gusting up to 30 mph, posed
Berlin's financial future is getting a boost. Last week, the town's voters and council gave the green light to $1. 6 million worth of extra spending. This includes a big chunk for new equipment and facility upkeep, plus funds to deal with the aftermath of last year's massive brush fire on Lamentatio
In Lynn Woods Reservation, a brush fire has been raging, torching over 100 acres. Fire crews are on the scene, fighting the flames amidst unusually dry conditions. For locals who love the reservation, seeing it burn is tough. “The woods just can’t catch a break, ” said one resident, feeling helpless
On Friday evening, firefighters successfully contained a wildfire that broke out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. A passerby alerted authorities around 6:40 p. m. The fire quickly spread across a two-acre area, fueled by dry vegetation and strong winds in a dense, hard-to-reach part of the park. Over 12
Hey there, folks! Have you been noticing the smoky air lately, especially if you're around the northern part of Boston? Well, brace yourselves! There are a bunch of brush fires causing this smoky mess and making the air quality pretty bad. The National Weather Service has sounded the alarm, telling
In Oakland, California, a sudden fire swept through a hillside neighborhood on Friday, damaging at least seven homes and forcing over 500 people to flee. The blaze began near the 580 Freeway, causing massive traffic jams. Strong winds, up to 40 mph, fanned the flames and spread the fire rapidly, eve
