Disaster Response

Disaster Response 2 days ago

Could protective barriers have prevented Baltimore bridge collapse?

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore did not appear to have any protective barriers in place before it was struck early Tuesday, raising serious questions.

Asia 4 days ago

6 more bodies found off Indonesian coast after Rohingya refugee boat disaster

Six women were found dead off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province, authorities said Monday, confirming they were aboard a refugee boat that capsized while en route from Bangladesh.

Russia March 22

Russian rescue efforts intensify as 13 people remain trapped in collapsed gold mine for fifth day

Rescue efforts continue for a fifth day in Russia's far east to reach 13 miners trapped underground in a collapsed gold mine, according to regional officials.

Israel March 19

Gaza and Haiti are on the brink of famine, experts say. Here's what that means.

Famine is imminent in two major world conflict zones: Gaza and Haiti, with 1.1 million Gazans struggling to find sufficient food, and 1.4 million in Haiti in a similar predicament.

Australia March 18

Australia man falls to his death from hot air balloon

A man has fallen to his death from a hot air balloon that was traveling over a residential area of Melbourne, Australia, the country's second-largest city.

Florida March 8

Pool deck likely cause of Surfside condo collapse: investigators

An ongoing probe into the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida, are leaning towards the building’s pool deck as being the cause.

China February 22

Barge strikes China bridge, killing 5 and sending vehicles plunging into water

Five people are reported dead in China after a barge hit a bridge, causing the roadway to collapse and sending vehicles plunging into the water below.

VIDEO February 22

Barge hits China bridge, killing 5 and sending vehicles falling into the water

The Lixinsha Bridge in southern China has partially collapsed after it was struck by a barge. (Credit: China Central Television/Reuters)

South America February 21

Dozens feared dead in Venezuelan open-pit goldmine collapse

The illegally run, open-pit Bulla Loca goldmine in Angostura, Venezuela, collapsed on Tuesday, leaving dozens either dead, injured or trapped.

Virginia February 16

Virginia firefighter killed, 11 injured after gas leak explosion 'levels' residence: 'Enormous boom'

One firefighter is dead, nine others are injured, and two civilians are in the hospital after a home explosion "leveled" a residence in Sterling, Virginia.