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BROKEN BOW, Nebraska
Thurs morning started with many Broken Bow citizens being awakened by the sound of what they are describing as “4 big bangs”. Those bangs would later be confirmed as an explosion at the downtown power plant location.
Custer Co Sheriff’s Office has asked that citizens stay clear of the downtown area as first responders work to extinguish the flames.
Smoke could be seen in the air from far around the downtown area throughout the morning.
Many businesses that first reported outages have said their power has been restored.
The explosion is believed to be as a result of cold temps putting a significant stress on the city’s power system.
Several citizens had indicating hearing the ground “pop” as a result of the dropping temperatures overnight.
https://sandhillsexpress.com/local-news/explosions-fire-at-broken-bow-power-plant-cause-outages-thursday
Thurs morning started with many Broken Bow citizens being awakened by the sound of what they are describing as “4 big bangs”. Those bangs would later be confirmed as an explosion at the downtown power plant location.
Custer Co Sheriff’s Office has asked that citizens stay clear of the downtown area as first responders work to extinguish the flames.
Smoke could be seen in the air from far around the downtown area throughout the morning.
Many businesses that first reported outages have said their power has been restored.
The explosion is believed to be as a result of cold temps putting a significant stress on the city’s power system.
Several citizens had indicating hearing the ground “pop” as a result of the dropping temperatures overnight.
https://sandhillsexpress.com/local-news/explosions-fire-at-broken-bow-power-plant-cause-outages-thursday
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BOSTON, Massachusetts
Shuttle buses briefly replaced service on part of the Green Line on Thursday morning after a maintenance vehicle derailed overnight in downtown Boston, officials said.
A vehicle used for track maintenance derailed at Government Center, prompting about an hourlong disruption in service ahead of the height of the morning commute, the MBTA announced just after 5:45 a.m.
Buses were replacing trains between Copley and Haymarket stations but service was restored shortly after 6:30 a.m.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/buses-replacing-train-service-after-green-line-derailment-downtown-boston-mbta-says
Shuttle buses briefly replaced service on part of the Green Line on Thursday morning after a maintenance vehicle derailed overnight in downtown Boston, officials said.
A vehicle used for track maintenance derailed at Government Center, prompting about an hourlong disruption in service ahead of the height of the morning commute, the MBTA announced just after 5:45 a.m.
Buses were replacing trains between Copley and Haymarket stations but service was restored shortly after 6:30 a.m.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/buses-replacing-train-service-after-green-line-derailment-downtown-boston-mbta-says
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Bonny, Rivers - Nigeria
A twin explosion on Wednesday night rocked 2 flow stations near the Cawthorne Channel off the coast of Bonny in Rivers State, raising fears of casualties.
The blasts reportedly destroyed several facilities at the flow station, located around 30 nautical miles from Bonny’s coastline.
The Cawthorne Channel is a major hub for oil and gas facilities, situated near the boundary between Bonny and Degema Local Government Areas in Rivers State.
Officials from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited were reportedly alerted by locals and visited the site.
No official statement has been released by the company or any regulatory authority.
https://punchng.com/explosion-rocks-rivers-oil-facility-casualties-feared
A twin explosion on Wednesday night rocked 2 flow stations near the Cawthorne Channel off the coast of Bonny in Rivers State, raising fears of casualties.
The blasts reportedly destroyed several facilities at the flow station, located around 30 nautical miles from Bonny’s coastline.
The Cawthorne Channel is a major hub for oil and gas facilities, situated near the boundary between Bonny and Degema Local Government Areas in Rivers State.
Officials from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited were reportedly alerted by locals and visited the site.
No official statement has been released by the company or any regulatory authority.
https://punchng.com/explosion-rocks-rivers-oil-facility-casualties-feared
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NYC, New York - MANHOLE FIRES (Feb 17 - Feb 20)
Feb 20 9:31:07 AM EST "Loud, Popping Noise" Emanating From Transformer Vault - 35 Westchester Sq • Westchester Heights, Bronx
Firefighters report a loud popping noise from a transformer vault, but no smoke or heat has been detected. Con Edison personnel have been requested to assist.
https://citizen.com/-OJYlF2sHbTsA0OgSXU6
Feb 20 9:31:07 AM EST "Loud, Popping Noise" Emanating From Transformer Vault - 35 Westchester Sq • Westchester Heights, Bronx
Firefighters report a loud popping noise from a transformer vault, but no smoke or heat has been detected. Con Edison personnel have been requested to assist.
https://citizen.com/-OJYlF2sHbTsA0OgSXU6
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PERRY CO., Kentucky
KY 80 in Perry Co has been closed at mile point 5.71 due to a break in the pavement, which has deteriorated to the point that the road has been deemed unsafe for travel.
The said the closure is bw KY 2021 (Couchtown Rd) and the bridge crossing the North Fork of the Kentucky River.
According to the release, significant repairs will be required to make the road safe for travel again, and there has not yet been a timetable established regarding the repair or reopening of the roadway.
The break was caused by heavy rainfall and flooding on Saturday, the release states.
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/ky-80-in-perry-co-closed-due-to-worsening-pavement-break
KY 80 in Perry Co has been closed at mile point 5.71 due to a break in the pavement, which has deteriorated to the point that the road has been deemed unsafe for travel.
The said the closure is bw KY 2021 (Couchtown Rd) and the bridge crossing the North Fork of the Kentucky River.
According to the release, significant repairs will be required to make the road safe for travel again, and there has not yet been a timetable established regarding the repair or reopening of the roadway.
The break was caused by heavy rainfall and flooding on Saturday, the release states.
https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/ky-80-in-perry-co-closed-due-to-worsening-pavement-break
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Rainbow clouds over St. Petersburg. 20.02.2025.
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A light-engine airplane has crashed in the Nizhny Novgorod region - both pilots have died, the Emergencies Ministry said.