World Disaster Response - Page 5

South Carolina April 2

South Carolina arrests 3 young men for allegedly starting wildfire after failing to extinguish cigarettes

South Carolina arrested three young men for allegedly starting a massive wildfire after failing to "extinguish their cigarettes in a proper and safe manner."

Global Earthquakes April 1

Survivors still being found from Burma earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700

Burma was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, killing more than 2,700 people, compounding a humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war. Thailand also sustained damage.

Europe March 31

US armored vehicle pulled from Lithuanian swamp, fate of 4 soldiers unknown

A U.S. M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle was retrieved in Pabradė, Lithuania after sinking last week while carrying four American soldiers.

Transportation March 27

DC plane crash victim's father says 'culture of complacency' allowed fatal accident to happen

The father of the American Airlines co-pilot who died in a midair collision near Reagan National Airport said a "culture of complacency" allowed the disaster to happen.

VIDEO March 27

DC plane crash victim's father says 'culture of complacency' allowed accident to happen

Tim Lilley, the father of American Airlines co-pilot Sam Lilley, speaks outside Senate hearing on midair collision near Reagan National Airport.

South Korea March 25

Motorcyclist who vanished into sinkhole is found dead following search

A motorcyclist was found dead Tuesday around 18 hours after he vanished into a massive sinkhole that opened up in Seoul, South Korea’s largest city.

South Africa March 24

Video shows 'highly skilled' pilot's final moments before fatal air show crash

South African pilot James O’Connell killed over the weekend in crash during air show at the Saldanha Bay Airfield, in an incident captured on video.

VIDEO March 24

Video shows pilot's final moments before fatal air show crash in South Africa

South African pilot James O’Connell killed over the weekend in crash at the Saldanha Bay Airfield. (Credit: Maritha Wagner/TMX)

Airlines March 20

New search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 approved more than a decade after disappearance

Malaysia’s government gave final approval for a Texas-based company to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which vanished in 2014.

Texas March 14

Arrest made after Austin, Texas 17-vehicle crash leaves 3 adults, 2 kids dead

Police in Austin, Texas arrested a suspect Friday following a 17-vehicle crash on I-35 that left five people dead, including a child and an infant.

Indiana March 12

Indiana woman found alive 6 days after crashing her car

Missing Indiana woman Brieonna Cassell was found alive in her car six days after crashing it into a ditch, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office said.