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Risk reduction doesnt lead to rate reduction: Democrat Jaron Brandon, running for California State Senate seat, on fire insurance crisis

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Jaron Brandon discusses California’s fire insurance crisis, rural healthcare gaps, immigration enforcement and his plans for communities across the state. (voteforjaron.com)

Democratic candidate Jaron Brandon is running for California State Senate District 4 against Republican Alexandra Duarte. Ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, he spoke exclusively with HT.com about rising fire insurance costs, rural healthcare, immigration enforcement and creating more jobs in rural communities. Jaron Brandon discusses California’s fire insurance crisis, rural healthcare gaps, immigration … Read more

Middletown, PA: Fire breaks out at former railroad station; building collapses

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A fire in Middletown, PA, caused the former railroad station to collapse, disrupting nearby rail services.

A fire broke out at a former railroad station in Middletown, Pennsylvania, on Friday afternoon, October 30, prompting a response from multiple fire companies. A fire in Middletown, PA, caused the former railroad station to collapse, disrupting nearby rail services. The wooden building at 39 Wilson Street was badly damaged, with most of the structure … Read more

Justina Rucinski, Iowa baker, under fire for Halloween tombstone cookies with Trump's name; MAGA decries 'death cult'

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Justina Rucinski, an Iowa baker, has come under fire for Halloween tombstone cookies with 'DJT' written on them, (Facebook/Justina Rucinski, Instagram/sweetemsbyjustina)

Justina Rucinski, an Iowa baker, has come under fire from several MAGA accounts for selling Halloween tombstone cookies bearing President Donald Trump‘s name. The cookies show grey tombstones, with FDT written on top. On the tombstone itself, ‘DJT’ is written, and below it “Any day now” is inscribed. Justina Rucinski, an Iowa baker, has come … Read more

Emergency response triggered at South Carolina nuclear site after fire erupts at lab

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Emergency response triggered at US Department of Energy industrial complex near Aiken, South Carolina after ‘radiological release’ (Unsplash - representational image)

A “radiological release” triggered a “site area emergency” response at the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site in Aiken, South Carolina, Wednesday evening, October 28. News 12 was told that it is not a danger to the public outside the vast SRS border, Emergency response triggered at US Department of Energy industrial complex near Aiken, … Read more

Hayward fire: Vehicle blaze shuts blocks Right and Center Lanes on Southbound I-880; watch scary videos from California

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California Highway Patrol confirms electric semi-truck fire near Hayward slowing the traffic on Interstate 880. (Representational) (Unsplash)

A vehicle caught fire on southbound Interstate 880 in Hayward, California, on October 27. Fox News reported that the vehicle was a Tesla semi-truck. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the incident occurred shortly before 6 pm, which caused major traffic delays along one of the Bay Area’s busiest freeways. California Highway Patrol confirms electric … Read more

Explosion, fire reported at Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids

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Explosion, fire reported at Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Representative)

A fire and an explosion have been reported at the Quaker Oats factory in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Videos circulating on social media show large plumes of smoke rising from the area. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Explosion, fire reported at Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Representative) Fire department provides update … Read more

Mark Harden, Tennessee man arrested after SWAT standoff at motel, allegedly lit woman on fire

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Mark Harden, Tennessee man arrested after SWAT standoff at motel, allegedly lit woman on fire (Sevierville Police Department)

Court records revealed chilling details about a man who was arrested following a SWAT standoff at a Kodak motel. Mark A. Harden, 33, allegedly threatened to kill a woman in Sevier County, Tennessee on Thursday, and is accused of lighting her on fire using gasoline, according to an affidavit of complaint. The woman suffered burns … Read more

Berkeley Hills Panoramic Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire burns near Oakland Hills in Alameda County

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Wildfire near Berkeley Hills. (Representative)

Update (4:18 p.m. California time): Firefighters have contained the Panoramic Fire near the Berkeley Hills in Alameda County, California. The fire burned roughly 1.5 acres before crews stopped its spread. Wildfire near Berkeley Hills. (Representative) The fire broke out around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday along the 1000 block of Panoramic Way, above the UC Berkeley … Read more

MUNA's tour bus catches fire on California freeway; band members safe

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A tour bus carrying members of indie pop band MUNA caught fire. (Representative)

A private tour bus reportedly carrying members of indie pop band MUNA caught fire. According to KTLA, the incident took place on the southbound 5 Freeway in Burbank on Monday morning. All members of the band are safe. A tour bus carrying members of indie pop band MUNA caught fire. (Representative) The band confirmed the … Read more

Norte Fire near San Juan Capistrano: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire burns in Orange County

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New wildfire reported in California. (REUTERS)

Update (5:03 p.m. EDT): The Norte Fire has destroyed several homes and threatens hundreds more in the San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente areas of California, as of Friday afternoon. New wildfire reported in California. (REUTERS) The wildfire broke out around 11:30 a.m. local time and grew to 250 acres in less than three hours. … Read more