Wildfires scorch fire academy region near Reno and Elko
Lightning sparked six new fires around Reno and Carson City as more than two dozen blazes burned across northern Nevada. About 300 homes and businesses east of Carson City faced threats from brush fires that grew to 6,000 acres, while Nevada evacuations were issued near Elko amid widespread fires. In Arizona, North Rim tourists faced an escort plan as a 49,700 acre blaze neared the park with 30 miles to go.
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Flooding D C prompts sandbags and water pumps across capital
After days of heavy rain in Washington, cleanup crews pile sandbags and pump water from the IRS building and steam tunnels while the Potomac nears flood stage. In Maryland, residents evacuate Laurel Bowie and Maryland City as dam gates release floodwaters. The National Weather Service warns of more rain as National Archives and Justice Department buildings remain closed in the flood aftermath.
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Elks Club Leader Dies In Clinton Building Collapse
Tony Romer exalts ruler of the Clinton Elks Lodge was killed when the century old brick lodge collapsed on Monday night. About 50 others escaped, including nine men trapped for hours. Romer had climbed to the third floor to memorize a speech for an initiation ceremony.
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Explosion collapses part of Ga motel in Bremen
A gas explosion at a two story Bremen motel collapsed a corner, destroying six to eight rooms and stranding a 44 year old maintenance worker feared trapped. Most guests had checked out. three to four people inside at blast time. Fire crews faced hot spots amid debris and smoke.
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