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Charlotte Mall Stores Closed Longer Than Expected

Some stores in a Charlotte, N.C., mall will remain closed longer than expected after flooding damage last week. A number of stores at SouthPark Mall will remain closed as workers try to make sure the most heavily damaged parts of …

Fire Engulfs Louisiana Frat House

A fire gutted a Louisiana Tech University fraternity house on Saturday, resulting in minor injuries to three firefighters but none to students. Lt. Tim Parker of the Ruston police said firefighters responded to a 4:35 p.m. CDT call about a …

Minnesota Cement Plant Destroyed by Fire

Fire officials say a cement plant in Wright County, Minn., is total loss. Firefighters were called to the Knife River Corp. plant in Otsego early Monday and found part of the roof had already collapsed and flames were visible in …

Alaska’s Largest City Breaks Seasonal Snow Record

A spring snowfall has broken the nearly 60-year-old seasonal snow record of Alaska’s largest city. Inundated with nearly double the snow they’re used to, Anchorage residents have been expecting to see this season’s snowfall surpass the record of 132.6 inches …

FireThat Killed Wisconsin Firefighter Ruled Accidental

Investigators say the fire that destroyed a historic Wisconsin theater and killed a firefighter was an accident. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday it has completed its investigation into Sunday’s fire at the Abby Theatre …

At Least 1 Dead After Storm Hits Nigerian City

Hurricane-strength winds and rain tore through the islands of Nigeria’s commercial capital on Monday, killing at least one person and downing trees across major roadways. The storm brought torrential rains through Ikoyi, Lagos and Victoria islands, the centers of commerce …

Hard Rock Redesigns After Oklahoma Roof Collapse

Almost one year ago, snow and ice from a winter blizzard caused a portion of the roof at the Hard Rock Casino to collapse. Thanks to an alert employee, the bingo hall area was evacuated and no one was injured. …

Roof of Washington Ice Producer Collapses Under Snow

A fire official says a heavy load of snow and ice caused the roof to collapse at a Lakewood, Wash., business that produces and delivers – ice. West Pierce Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Hallie McCurdy says three people were …

Fire Causes Over $1M Damage to Ohio Bowling Alley

An estimated $1.25 million in damage resulted from a fire at an Ohio bowling alley that led to a partial collapse of the roof. The state fire marshal’s office released the damage estimate Wednesday. Investigators are still trying to determine …