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Displaced Middleton Jail inmates sent to other lockups after fire

January 8, 2026January 15, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

MIDDLETON — Nearly a quarter of the inmates at Middleton Jail have been transferred to other correctional facilities across the state after a fire Tuesday evening, Essex County…

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Explosive fire kills multiple people at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s celebrations

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 · Breaking News

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An explosive fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps killed multiple people and injured others during New Year’s celebrations,…

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The Deadly Mix of Factors That Made a Hong Kong High-Rise Fire so Devastating

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 · World News

The fire spread at an astonishing pace. It started Wednesday afternoon. When Ho Wai-ho and his fellow firefighters arrived at the scene about 10 minutes later, the blaze…

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Three Arrested in Hong Kong Housing Fire That Killed At Least 36

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 · World News

Police in Hong Kong said three people have been arrested in connection with a fire that engulfed a housing complex and killed at least 36 people.  The three…

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No, Mount Rainier isn’t about to erupt. Seattle scientists debunk rumors

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 · Seattle, Washington Local News

How volcanic activity is being tracked in WA The months-long effort to install extra listening gear at Glacier Peak was called off, leaving the “very high threat” mountain…

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Hurricane Melissa Lashes Cuba as Category 2 Storm

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 · World News

Hurricane Melissa weakened to a Category 2 storm that is expected to cause catastrophic damage as it passes through Cuba, a day after it hit Jamaica as one…

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Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 · World News

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica Tuesday as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms to make landfall on record. Melissa came ashore in southwestern Jamaica as a Category 5…

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Hurricane Melissa Barrels Down on Jamaica as Category 5 Storm

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 · World News

Hurricane Melissa has strengthened to a Category 5 storm and is expected to produce catastrophic floods and heavy infrastructure damage in Jamaica. Flash floods are projected to sweep…

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Two U.S. Navy Aircraft From Same Carrier Crash Into South China Sea

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 · World News

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—A U.S. military helicopter and a jet fighter from the same aircraft carrier crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other on…

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Spain’s Grid Operator Denies Risk of Imminent Power Blackout After Sharp Voltage Swings

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 · World News

Spain’s electricity-grid operator said there was no risk of an imminent second major blackout in the country after detecting two sharp voltage variations in recent weeks. Red Electrica…

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Major Pacific Northwest earthquake could trigger another along West Coast

October 13, 2025October 14, 2025 · Seattle, Washington Local News

“The Big One” could trigger larger earthquake along West Coast Most of us have probably heard that when it comes to earthquakes, “The Big One” could happen at…

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How China Threatens to Force Taiwan Into a Total Blackout

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 · World News

Chinese military exercises around Taiwan have sparked an urgent effort in Taipei and Washington to address a critical vulnerability on the island: It is almost entirely dependent on…

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How Arctic Soldiers Train for What They Fear Most: Warm Weather

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 · World News

The high north is dreaded for its bone-chilling winters. Even worse, say soldiers there, is the warmer season, when insects infest marshes that flood overnight. Sune Engel Rasmussen…

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Camp Mystic makes controversial decision about future of Texas camp where 27 died in flooding

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 · Breaking News

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Camp Mystic, a long-running private Christian girls’ summer camp where 27 girls and counselors died in Texas flooding on the…

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Crews rescue 2 men during Ipswich horse farm fire

August 18, 2025August 20, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

IPSWICH — Firefighters rescued a father and son who were trapped inside of a burning home next to a horse barn on Linebrook Road midday Monday. First responders…

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Man taken to hospital as fire destroys Gloucester home

July 28, 2025September 16, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

GLOUCESTER — At least one person was taken to the hospital as a blaze ripped through a home at 62 Woodward Ave. on Saturday afternoon. Fire Chief Eric…

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AC smoke temporarily evacuates Brown School Apartments

July 21, 2025September 8, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

PEABODY — A smoking air conditioner unit forced an evacuation of the Brown School Residences’ rear building overnight Monday. Firefighters were called to the complex at 200 Lynn…

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Multiple brush fires spread across the region

Multiple brush fires spread across the region

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Several large brush fires broke out across the region this weekend amid the ongoing dry weather. A large brush fire had been smoldering for a day off Cain…

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Man killed in Peabody trailer home fire

Man killed in Peabody trailer home fire

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

PEABODY — A 72-year-old man was killed in a trailer park fire early Saturday morning. Flames broke out in a trailer home on lot 24 of the Peabody…

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Beverly firefighters to deliver donations to hurricane victims

Beverly firefighters to deliver donations to hurricane victims

October 11, 2024October 12, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BEVERLY — Beverly firefighters are heading to North Carolina on Saturday to deliver donations to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Fire Chief Pete O’Connor said the department put out…

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