DEATHS AND INJURIES

May 19 2025WEATHER

Tornadoes and Storms Leave a Trail of Destruction Across Three States

The weekend brought a wave of severe weather that swept across the lower Midwest and the South, leaving at least 28 people dead. Kentucky and Missouri were hit the hardest, with communities struggling to recover from the devastation. In Kentucky, the governor reported that 19 lives were lost, including a firefighter from Laurel County. The governor's office is workin...

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Oct 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Hazardous Gas Leak at Texas Refinery: A Closer Look

A dangerous chemical leak at a refinery in Deer Park, Texas, has left two people dead and at least 35 injured. The incident, which happened on Thursday evening, involved the release of hydrogen sulfide, a highly toxic gas with a distinctive "rotten egg" smell. Officials confirmed the leak at around 6:18 p.m., noting that it started at 4:40 p.m. Hydrogen sulfide is n...

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