Catastrophic

Washington braces for weather that could fuel catastrophic fires

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Washington braces for weather that could fuel catastrophic fires – CBS News Watch CBS News As wind conditions worsen, Washington officials are concerned that firefighters may have an even harder time containing the devastating fires burning the Spokane area. CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave and Jessica Burch report. Source link

Camp Mystic, where 28 died in catastrophic Texas floods, files for bankruptcy

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Camp Mystic’s owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods in Texas Hill Country killed 25 girls, two teenage counselors and the camp’s longtime director. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a court filing, the operators of the all-girls … Read more

Camp Mystic, where 27 people died in catastrophic Texas floods, files for bankruptcy

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The company that runs Camp Mystic in Texas Hill Country filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a court filing, the operators of the all-girls Christian summer camp … Read more

Catastrophic damage, people trapped in debris after the Midwest is slammed by severe weather

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Catastrophic damage, people trapped in debris after the Midwest is slammed by severe weather – CBS News Watch CBS News The Midwest endured more severe weather after apparent tornadoes and heavy winds struck several states. CBS News’ Rob Marciano reports. Source link

Thousands can return home after ‘catastrophic’ explosion risk at California tank is averted

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The risk of a “catastrophic” explosion at a chemical tank in a Los Angeles-area city was averted by Monday, but around 16,000 people remained under evacuation orders as some risks remained, officials said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The liquid in the 7,000-gallon tank of … Read more

Risk of catastrophic blast from California chemical leak eliminated, but other concerns remain

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The threat of a catastrophic explosion from a chemical vapor leak in Orange County, California, was ruled out Monday after officials discovered a crack in a failing tank at GKN Aerospace Saturday night. Concerns of a smaller explosion still remain. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source link