5.7 Magnitude quake destroys 10,000 homes in Southwest China

The US Geological Survey has Reported a 5.7 Magnitude earthquake on Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 11:19:17 UTC  Location is 25.619°N, 101.086°E or in YUNNAN, CHINA.  See USGS for additional information"...

Grandview topless coffee shop in Maine burned by arsonist

The famous Grandview topless Coffee Shop in Maine has been burnt to the ground by an arsonist.  At about 1am this morning flames could be seen coming from the coffee shop and lasted for about five hours. It was a three alarm blaze. Fire Chief Eric Rowe said:""There is...

Long Beach New York Fire destroys 9 stores on the strip

A fire started in Long Beach, New York, just after 3am this morning and nine stores along the strip were destroyed and one firefighter was injured. The fire started in an investment firm and quickly spread to eight other commercial buildings, including a restaurant, and a...

Boise fire kills one -hundreds displaced from homes

The Mayor of Boise has made a declaration of disaster for the city of Boise.  A deadly fire that started Monday evening has already claimed the life of one victim.  It has destroyed 10 homes, and...

Militants Bomb Girls' School in Pakistan

In the Swat Valley of Northern Pakistan, bombings by militants have destroyed several shops as well as one government-run girls' school."Militants detonated an improvised explosive device at the school around 2am, destroying 10 classrooms and two offices, Officer Bashir Khan...

N. Korea destroys nuclear tower

" YONGBYON, North Korea - North Korea destroyed the most visible symbol of its nuclear weapons program Friday, blasting apart the cooling tower at its main atomic reactor in a sign of its commitment to stop...

Lorenzo's Oil boy is dead at 30

" Lorenzo's Oil boy is dead at 30 Despite his parents' treatment, Lorenzo did not get better Lorenzo Odone, whose parents' battle to save him from a rare nerve...

Fire destroys landmark seafood business in Boston

Opinion-HumourBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorA 7 alarm fire hit a historic Boston Landmark, the James  Hook company a Lobster supplier was devoured by fire earlier this morning. It may be suggested...

Vancouver explosion sparks arson investigation

UPDATE: Last night's explosion on  Vancouver's Broadway Street, initially thought to be caused by a gas leak, is being investigated by police as an arson case, CKNW reports. Witnesses say someone fled the...

I'm a Black Man Turning White

His once brown, even complexion is now mottled with pale patches around his eyes and mouth, along his nose and on his ears; his arms, shoulders and chest are speckled and blotched."I'm a black man turning white on television and people can see it," says Thomas, an anchor...

Massive fire ruins historic buildings in Barrie, Ontario

A tragic loss for the city, but fortunately no life-threatening injuries have been reported."Crews are still dousing hotspots after a massive explosion and fire ripped through the historic downtown core of...

Fire wreaks havoc in Wasaga Beach, Ontario

Does anyone have photos?UPDATE: Latest reports say that 80% of the main mall was destroyed or severely damaged. Investigators say it will take a few days to determine the cause, and arson hasn't been ruled...

Grill Fire Destroys 1 House

" June 18, 2007 Nebraska - A fire that spread from a grill destroyed a house and two cars, and damaged two neighboring houses and two cars Sunday in Council Bluffs, a fire official said. No one was injured in the fire, which was reported about 2 p.m., at 2406 Avenue A. The...

Fire Destroys Susitna Valley High School

" June 6, 2007 Alaska - Fire destroyed the Susitna Valley High School Tuesday night, putting an abrupt end to a $5.5 million renovation and leaving approximately 200 students, currently on summer vacation, unsure...

Sudden Fire Destroys 2 Homes In Rolesville

" June 2, 2007 North Carolina - A fire town officials believe was caused by combustible materials on a family's back porch destroyed two relatively new two-story homes and damaged two others in Rolesville Friday afternoon. Matt Livingston, Rolesville's town manager, said the...

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