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Several Injured After Utility Explosions at Shopping Complex

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Authorities reported multiple injuries after a series of utility pole explosions Saturday night at a shopping and dining complex in the Los Angeles suburb of Huntington Beach, the Long Beach Press-Telegram and other media said. Among …

Northern Wisconsin Hotel Fire Likely Electrical

Investigators say a fire that burned a Wausau hotel over the weekend was likely caused by an electrical problem. Guests were evacuated from the Days Inn Saturday night and escorted to another hotel. About 20 people needed rooms elsewhere. Police …

Electrical Issues Suspected in 3 West Virginia Fires

Kanawha County officials suspect electrical problems are the cause of three townhouse fires in a St. Albans, W.Va., subdivision. One fire broke out at the Indian Head subdivision on Sunday. Two more fires occurred in the same subdivision Monday. There …

Electrical Problem Cuts Power to Dallas Hotel

Fire investigators say a downtown Dallas high-rise hotel has lost electricity but a backup system kicked in after a water leak shorted a power supply. Officials say no injuries were reported early Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, which remained …

Fire Hazard Closes West Virginia State Complex in Institute

A state complex in Institute has been closed because of electrical problems that the state fire marshal says are an imminent threat to workers. Media outlets report that Fire Marshal Sterling Lewis ordered the 15-building complex’s immediate closure on Monday. …