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St. Johns County Fire Rescue: 3 people injured by lightning strike at St. Augustine Pier
Lightning struck the St. Augustine Pier, injuring at least three people, including one transported in critical condition, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue. The agency said first responders treated and evacuated three patients Saturday afternoon. One was transported in critical condition to a local trauma center. Another person who had minor injuries was taken to a local hospital. And a third person refused transport, according to the St. Johns Fire Rescue post on Facebook. Both St. Johns and St. Augustine Fire Department personnel were at the scene and evacuating patients, according to the initial post at 3:07 p.m. They asked the public to avoid the pier while emergency operations were ongoing. They also urged people to go inside when they hear thunder. The St. Augustine strike comes two days after a pair of teenagers were killed by lightning in Waycross, Ga. The Waycross mayor said Joey Nelson and Randall Martin III were struck by lightning on July 10 during a summer storm, reported First Coast News, the Times-Union news partner. The mayor and Martin's family told First Coast News that he was on a fishing trip with his friend, Joey Nelson — a 2024 graduate of Ware County High — when the two were struck by lightning during a storm and died near their vehicle. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Lightning strike injures 3 people at St. Augustine Pier
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A Grand Canyon Access Point Is Closed as 19,000 Acres Burn Nearby
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Free curbside pickup for flood debris starts Monday on these Travis County roads
Flood debris pickup will begin on Monday in Travis County, as cleanup efforts continue in flood-ravaged areas. The initiative will focus on county-maintained roads in neighborhoods severely impacted by the recent flooding over the July 4 weekend, according to a news release issued by the Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources Department. Residents along the designated roads are being urged to place sorted debris at the curb over the weekend in preparation for pickup. The curbside collection is being offered free of charge. Austin benefits, ways to donate: How to help victims of Central Texas floods The following roads are slated for pickup, although the list may change as recovery operations continue: Long Hollow Loop Summit View Drive Layne Loop Long Hollow Trail Sheel Hollow Trail Juniper Trail Yaupon Trail Juniper Court Windy Valley Drive Round Mountain Road Big Sandy Drive Sandy Meadow Circle Pecan Hollow Sunset Hollow A portion of Nameless Road Residents must separate materials into the following categories: Appliances: Refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners, stoves, and similar items Construction and demolition materials: Drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, plumbing items Brush and vegetation: Tree trunks and limbs (limited to under 10 feet in length) Hazardous waste: Oil, batteries, paint, and cleaning products Electronics: Televisions, computers, phones, and gaming systems Household trash will not be accepted as part of the curbside service. Materials that are not sorted will be left uncollected. Debris should be placed along the road at the edge of residents' properties without blocking access or roadways. In areas with sidewalks, debris should be positioned between the sidewalk and the curb with a 3-foot clearance around it. For efficient and safe removal, residents should avoid stacking debris near trees, utility poles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, or meters. Obstructed or improperly placed debris may be bypassed by crews. More: Photos, videos capture devastation caused by 'catastrophic' floods in Texas Household trash can be taken to a dumpster on the north side of the Sandy Creek Bridge, accessible on foot. For those able to transport their waste, the FM1431 Citizen Collection Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Construction of a two-way low-water crossing is underway near the damaged Sandy Creek Bridge. A resource center will be open this weekend from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Danielson Middle School. Transportation is being provided by CapMetro and Leander ISD from Round Mountain Baptist Church, Leander Park & Ride, and HEB. Officials strongly advise residents not to enter waterways to remove debris, citing ongoing safety hazards such as sewage contamination, sharp debris, chemicals, or downed power lines. Active search and rescue operations are ongoing, and crews require a 100-yard clearance zone on both sides of the creeks. Questions regarding debris pickup can be directed to TCflooddebris@ and find more info at This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Free curbside flood debris pickup starts Monday in Travis County
