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The aircraft, shuttling six people at the time, burst into flames on impact, which quickly spread to nearby structures and cars.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Days after one of the world’s largest lithium ion battery storage facilities burst into flames in Monterey County, researchers found alarmingly high concentrations of heavy metals at a nearby estuary that is home to several endangered species.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
One man was hospitalized Wednesday after two yachts burst into flames and sank in Manhasset Bay off Long Island’s Port Washington, authorities said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Even with more than two decades with the department, Chief Crowley was still new in her post — just beginning to develop a base of support — when the Palisades burst into flames last week.
—Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Days after one of the world’s largest lithium ion battery storage facilities burst into flames in Monterey County, researchers found alarmingly high concentrations of heavy metals at a nearby estuary that is home to several endangered species.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
One man was hospitalized Wednesday after two yachts burst into flames and sank in Manhasset Bay off Long Island’s Port Washington, authorities said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Even with more than two decades with the department, Chief Crowley was still new in her post — just beginning to develop a base of support — when the Palisades burst into flames last week.
—Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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