Sources: NBC
Three people are killed in a drive-by shooting outside a mosque in San Diego, California, United States. Both of the perpetrators die by suicide. 2026-05-18
A van crashes into a ravine and catches fire in Nuevo León, Mexico, killing twelve people and injuring four others. The vehicle fire also sparked a small wildfire in the surrounding forest. 2025-03-23
Two wildfires near the Greek seaside towns of Lagonisi, East Attica, and Loutraki, Corinthia, cause significant property damage and prompt the evacuation of thousands. The Athens urban area and most of southern Greece are on the second highest level of wildfire alert. 2023-07-17
Nearly 8,000 people are evacuated from the town of Cherry Valley, California, United States, due to a growing wildfire. The Apple Fire has burned over 20,500 acres and is five percent contained. 2020-08-2
A wildfire destroys 25 homes, displaces 100,000 people and burns over 7,500 acres of forest in and around Los Angeles. 2019-10-11
Russian President Vladimir Putin orders the Russian Ground Forces to join firefighting efforts to help tackle raging wildfires in Siberia. A state of emergency has been declared in Irkutsk Oblast, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Buryatia and Sakha Republic, where millions of hectares are currently burning out of control. 2019-07-31
Chester Bennington, lead vocalist of Linkin Park, dies at his home in the Los Angeles suburb of Palos Verdes Estates, California. His death is ruled a suicide by hanging. 2017-07-20
A meningitis outbreak has been reported in the greater Los Angeles area, with incidents related to sexual intercourse. 2014-04-4
A San Diego, California family of four, who disappeared in 2010, is found buried in the desert; local authorities are now treating the case as multiple homicides. 2013-11-16
A wildfire causes the evacuation of hundreds of homes in Lake Isabella, California. 2011-05-27