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Fox News
7 days ago
- Fox News
Truck explosion caught on camera in suburban Chicago neighborhood as leaking propane to blame: officials
A truck that unexpectedly exploded in a suburban Chicago neighborhood over the holiday weekend damaged several homes and injured the driver, authorities said. Investigators in Addison, 20 miles west of Chicago, said the incident has been ruled an accident due to a leaking propane tank inside the box truck rental. The Addison Fire Protection District and Addison Police Department responded to the scene of the explosion on Saturday. Crews discovered a "large debris field "with "no indication of any fire" at that point. Ring camera footage taken from a home shows the truck traveling on a road in a residential area when it explodes all of a sudden. "The explosion damaged a few homes in the area, but nobody was injured other than the driver who sustained minor injuries," the Addison Police Department said in a Facebook update. The truck was Penske box truck, which the company told Fox News Digital had been rented out to a customer moving household belongings. "Penske will cooperate fully with any further investigation by law enforcement," the company said in a statement. "Under Penske's rental agreement, explosive, flammable or otherwise hazardous materials should not be transported in a consumer rental moving truck." One home was evacuated because of structural damage and the potential for it to collapse, police said. "I thought, 'Wow, they're starting early with the fireworks, this year, but that one sure seems to have a little extra punch'," neighbor Angelo Source told WLS-TV of the startling moment. Addison Fire Chief Brock Herion said the debris field stretched around a block, Fox Chicago reported. First responders searched the truck and found the driver, who was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Oakley auto shop fire ignites fast-moving brush fire
The Contra Costa Fire Protection District is responding to a fire at an auto dismantling shop that has spread to nearby grass. Fire officials said this is at the intersection of Brownstone Road and Main Street in Oakley. The fire was first reported at approximately 5:40 p.m. This is a developing story.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Crews reach 100% containment on 66-acre Creek Fire in Stanislaus County
( — Fire crews reached 100% containment on a fire that started Thursday in Stanislaus County, Cal Fire said. According to the West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District, crews responded to the Creek Fire near Ingram Creek Road west of Interstate 5 in Westley. Video Above: City of Lincoln adopts new fire hazard map The fire burned approximately 66 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Carl Junction community unites for cleanup after powerful storm
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — 24 hours after a storm passes through town, damaging homes and businesses, cleanup in Carl Junction is already underway. Within minutes, neighbors were helping each other, and today, that work continues. PHOTOS: Easter Sunday storms damage homes, infrastructure in the Four States Video from the Carl Junction School District shows the collapse of a playground shelter at the second and third grade building, and strong winds at Bulldog Stadium just to the north of that. Viewer photos sent in moments after the storm show damage to homes, dozens of trees, and power lines down throughout town, and flooding. City Administrator Steve Lawver tells us that within moments of the storm, people were out helping each other. Today, the sun was out, and cleanup work continued. Carl Junction Fire Protection District Chief Joe Perkins says while that's happening, firefighters are still working to determine exactly how much damage was done to the community, because that could play a role in recovery efforts. 'To make sure that we don't qualify for state or federal aid, and then we'll allow the powers that be to take a look at that and coordinate with SEMA and decide what's applicable, what's not,' said Chief Joe Perkins, Carl Junction Fire Protection District. 'People were out of their houses already and starting to pick up stuff. It's just almost instantaneous as to when the storm as to when the people start helping each other,' said Steve Lawver, Carl Junction City Administrator. Anyone wishing to volunteer with recovery efforts is being asked to check in with volunteer coordinators at the Carl Junction Community Center. That's located at 303 North Main in Carl Junction. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Have a plan
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Spring is right around the corner and in the Four States, that means severe weather season. This is 'National Severe Weather Preparedness Week' and step one is having a plan. That plan should include things like where you'll go when the sirens sound and what items — like important documents or medication you'll take with you. And make sure everyone in your family knows that plan before a storm arrives. 'You have to make sure that you know where you're going to go, are you going to a public shelter, do you have a place in your home that you're going to be able to retreat to,' said Carl Junction Fire Protection District Chief, Joe Perkins. 'Having things where you know right where they're at, such as cash, credit cards, your identification,' said Cherokee County Sheriff, Brian Henderson. 'If a cell tower were to get hit and it knocked out all service, what's the plan if your kids are in school? How would you communicate? Or, if it were after school and you were headed home from work,' said Cherokee County Emergency manager, Matthew Haviland. You can learn more about making a severe weather plan for your family, HERE. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
