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Largest US oil pipeline shut off after deadly blast INTERNATIONAL

Largest US oil pipeline shut off after deadly blast

The largest gasoline pipeline in the United States remained shut off Tuesday in the southern state of Alabama following an explosion that killed one and injured five, as crews battled to control the resulting wildfire.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Southern California orders 82,000 people to evacuate over wildfire INTERNATIONAL

Southern California orders 82,000 people to evacuate over wildfire

Authorities in southern California ordered the evacuation of 82,000 people on Tuesday, after a wildfire broke out in a mountain pass to rapidly engulf 15,000 acres (6,070 hectares) of terrain.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Man arrested for arson related to destructive California fire INTERNATIONAL

Man arrested for arson related to destructive California fire

A man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of arson, officials said, over a wildfire in Northern California that has destroyed more than 175 homes and businesses and forced hundreds of residents to flee.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Firefighters battle fast-spreading wildfire near Los Angeles INTERNATIONAL

Firefighters battle fast-spreading wildfire near Los Angeles

More than 1,600 firefighters battled to contain a fast-spreading wildfire that has forced hundreds of evacuations in the drought-parched canyons north of Los Angeles, destroying 18 homes, killing at least one person and closing a highway.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Los Angeles-area wildfire spreads, motorist found dead INTERNATIONAL

Los Angeles-area wildfire spreads, motorist found dead

A huge wildfire in the Los Angeles area spread another 2,000 acres overnight and appeared to have killed a motorist whose remains were found in a charred vehicle in the fire's path, officials said on Sunday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Hundreds of homes evacuated as wildfire rages north of Los Angeles INTERNATIONAL

Hundreds of homes evacuated as wildfire rages north of Los Angeles

About 300 homes were evacuated as a fast-moving wildfire burned through some 5,500 acres (2,225 hectares) of parched land northwest of Los Angeles on Saturday, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Two killed, 100 homes destroyed by fast-moving California wildfire INTERNATIONAL

Two killed, 100 homes destroyed by fast-moving California wildfire

A massive California wildfire that has already killed two people and destroyed 100 structures was burning out of control on Friday evening as officials said ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Wildfire destroys dozens of homes in central California INTERNATIONAL

Wildfire destroys dozens of homes in central California

A fast-growing wildfire destroyed at least 50 homes near the riverside community of Lake Isabella in central California, as five other major blazes up and down the state posed a diminishing threat to populated areas.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Cyprus brings deadly wildfire under control ASIA

Cyprus brings deadly wildfire under control

Cyprus finally brought a massive wildfire under control on Thursday after a five-day battle that saw two firefighters killed and five foreign governments send aircraft to help, a minister said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Wildfire forces entire city in Canada to evacuate SPORT

Wildfire forces entire city in Canada to evacuate

A huge wildfire has engulfed parts of Canada, forcing an entire city to evacuate.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Canadians drive through burning city seeking safety INTERNATIONAL

Canadians drive through burning city seeking safety

Canadian police led convoys of cars through the burning ghost town of Fort McMurray on Friday in a risky operation to get thousands of people to safety on the other side.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Oil rallies as Canada fire and Libya violence threaten supply ECONOMY

Oil rallies as Canada fire and Libya violence threaten supply

A huge wildfire near Canada's oil sands region and escalating tensions in Libya stoked concern among investors over a near-term supply shortage, driving crude prices up for the first time in a week on Thursday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016