Reports: Explosion at fireworks store kills at least 11 in BrazilSeptember 24th, 2009 Reports: 11 dead in fireworks explosion in BrazilSAO PAULO — An explosion has rocked a neighborhood on the outskirts of Sao Paulo and Brazilian news media say a fireworks store exploded, killing at least 11. Bandeirantes TV showed destroyed buildings and overturned cars and it said an entire city block was blown up.
Fireworks blast in Brazil flattens houses, kills at least 3September 24th, 2009 Brazil fireworks blast flattens homes, kills 3SAO PAULO — A fireworks explosion demolished several houses and killed at least three people on the outskirts of Sao Paulo on Thursday, officials said. About five houses were turned into rubble, and at least 14 people were injured by the blast in a residential neighborhood in the city of Santo Andre, according to the local fire department.
Over 300 cars torched ahead of French national dayJuly 14th, 2009 PARIS - Vandals in France set fire to 317 automobiles on the eve of Tuesday's Bastille Day celebrations, France Info radio reported Tuesday. That represents an increase of about seven percent over last year, French police said.
Fireworks blasts kill 4 on NC island and 1 in Pa; 25 hurt in Ind. pedestrian bridge collapseJuly 6th, 2009 Holiday fireworks accidents kill 5 workersOCRACOKE, N.C. — Five people working on Independence Day fireworks shows were killed by explosions, four of them by a single blast that rocked this remote village on the Outer Banks.
SC employer of 4 killed in NC fireworks explosion previously fined for 2001 explosionJuly 6th, 2009 SC company in NC fireworks explosion fined in 2001COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina company that employed four workers who died following an explosion as they unloaded fireworks in North Carolina was fined after a previous accident.
3 dead from NC fireworks explosion, 1 in Pa. blast; 25 hurt in Ind. pedestrian bridge collapseJuly 5th, 2009 3 dead after NC fireworks go off, 1 in Pa. blastOCRACOKE, N.C.
Fireworks explode on remote NC island, injuring several; witness says blast heard across townJuly 4th, 2009 Fireworks explosion on NC island injures severalOCRACOKE, N.C. — Authorities say a fireworks explosion on a North Carolina island only reachable by ferry has injured several people.
'Cosmic fireworks display' seen inside Helix NebulaJuly 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new image, taken with an infrared camera on the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, has revealed a cosmic fireworks display, in the form of tens of thousands of previously unseen comet-shaped knots inside the Helix Nebula. he sheer number of knots - more than have ever been seen before - looks like a massive fireworks display in space.
Fizzling budgets, lack of sponsors force some US communities to ax July Fourth fireworksJune 30th, 2009 Communities axing July Fourth fireworksLack of bucks means less bang this July Fourth for many cash-strapped cities. Fireworks shows are being canceled or scaled back, mostly in small and midsize cities, as municipalities' tax revenue dries up with the slowing economy and falling home prices.
Fizzling budgets, lack of sponsors dim July Fourth fireworks displays in some US communitiesJune 30th, 2009 July Fourth fireworks sparkle less under recessionLack of bucks means less bang this July Fourth for many cash-strapped cities. Fireworks shows are being canceled or scaled back, mostly in small and midsize cities, as municipalities' tax revenue dries up with the slowing economy and falling home prices.
Man damages toilet by setting off fireworks at an Arby's in DelawareJune 18th, 2009 Man sets off fireworks in bathroom in Del. Arby'sTALLEYVILLE, Del.
Explosions heard before 13 school buses damaged or destroyed in suspicious fire at NJ depotJune 17th, 2009 13 school buses damaged or destroyed in NJ fireSOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Thirteen yellow school buses have been damaged or destroyed in a suspicious fire at a New Jersey yard.
Calif. fire officials lift last remaining evacuation order for Santa Barbara County wildfireMay 14th, 2009 Last evacuees allowed to return home after fireSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Fire officials have lifted the final evacuation order for a wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in Southern California's Santa Barbara County.
Explosion in illegal fireworks factory kills 13, injures 2, in eastern ChinaMay 3rd, 2009 China: Blast at illegal fireworks factory kills 13BEIJING — Chinese state media say an explosion in an illegal fireworks factory has killed 13 people and injured two. Saturday's blast flattened three rooms in a rented house in the eastern province of Shandong.
Kerala readies for grand Thrissur Pooram festivalMay 1st, 2009 THRISSUR - The final arrangements for the Thrissur Pooram, the most colourful temple festival of Kerala, were in full swing here Friday with police tightening security and artistes practising their routines to ensure a dazzling display of sound and colour for the spectators Sunday. The Thrissur Pooram, celebrated in the Malayalam month of Medom (April-May), is a grand assembly of gods and goddesses from various villages and towns in and around Thrissur town.
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