Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

Severe storms in United States have claimed lives of at least five people and left hundreds of thousands of people without power in New York and Pennsylvania. Four people died in Smithfield, a town between Syracuse and Utica in New York state. Storm at a church summer camp near Manchester, Maryland claimed life of a boy and injured eight other children, The Reuters reported. Storms have also left about 72,000 homes and businesses without power, most in central and northern New York. Original post: Natural Disasters List July 9, 2014

Wildfire began yesterday west of Fort Collins. Wildfire last year in the same area killed one person and burned 259 homes. Below are the updates on current Galena wildfire. Update 23:00 UTC -Galena fire is now 45% contained. Luckily no structures have been damaged and no injuries reported. -All evacuations orders will be lifted at 02:00 UTC tomorrow (March 17, 2013). -The Galena Fire Information Center will remain open until 24:00 UTC. -Lory State Park, Horsetooth Mountain Park, Inlet Bay and South Bay still remain closed. -The evacuation center at Cache le Poudre school has now been closed. Update 18:30 UTC -Wind speed tomorrow (March 17) is forecast to be 5 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. -A firefighting helicopter has joined the Galena fire. Update 16:00 UTC -The Galena Fire is estimated around 1,000 acres. -Red Cross is currently on the spot assisting the evacuees. -South Bay, Inlet Bay, Lory State Park and Horsetooth Mountain Park are closed. Update 05:10 UTC -