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Major fire spreads at Cuban fuel storage facility hit by lightning

World Aug 07

Firefighters battle big blaze at Cuban oil tank farm for 2nd day

By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press

World Aug 06

Major fire spreads at Cuban fuel storage facility hit by lightning
17 missing, dozens injured in explosive fire at Cuban oil storage facility hit by lightning

A fire set off by a lightning strike at an oil storage facility raged uncontrolled Saturday in the city of Matanzas, where four explosions and flames injured nearly 80 people and left 17 firefighters missing, Cuban authorities said.

By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press

Nation Aug 05

Lightning Strike Near White House
Lightning strike near White House leaves 2 dead, 2 injured

Authorities did not reveal how the people were injured, other than to say they were critically hurt in the lightning strike.

By Associated Press

Nation Aug 04

Emergency room entrance sign with ambulance
4 people critically injured in lightning strike near White House

The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department says the four people were injured Thursday in Lafayette Park, located directly outside the White House complex.

By Associated Press

Nation Aug 22

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More firefighters battle growing California blazes

With more than 550 fires burning across California, three clusters of fires in Northern California are causing the most damage. So far, more than 900,000 acres have been scorched and more than 100,000 people are under evacuation orders. In some…

Aug 25

Golf spectators injured by lightning released from hospital

By Associated Press

Atlanta police say six people injured by debris from a lightning strike at the Tour Championship have been treated and released.

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May 18

Glass spheres forged by volcanic lightning offer clues about eruptions

By Dave Berndtson

Scientists have developed a new way to analyze volcanic eruptions -- with lightning -- that is cost effective, relatively simple and safe.

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Jul 01

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In Arizona, Out of Control Wildfire Kills 19 Members of Elite Firefighting Team

A fast-moving blaze in Arizona, fueled by extreme heat and high winds, has killed 19 members of an elite firefighting team trained to survive the worst conditions. Judy Woodruff offers an update on the inferno, which quadrupled since the day…

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Mar 30

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‘Buying the Dream:’ Mega Millions Frenzy Escalates as Jackpot Swells

'Buying the Dream:' Mega Millions Frenzy Escalates as Jackpot Swells…

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Jun 01

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Missing Air France Plane Presumed to Have Crashed

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An Air France jet carrying 228 people from Rio de Janeiro to Paris ran into lightning and strong thunderstorms over the Atlantic Ocean and went missing Monday, according to officials.

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