Central Oregon wildfire grows to 1,700 acres, prompting emergency declaration

Central Oregon wildfire grows to 1,700 acres, prompting emergency declaration

(NEW YORK) -- A wind-driven wildfire that ignited on Tuesday in Central Oregon spread overnight to 1,700 acres and was threatening homes as residents were ordered to evacuate, officials said.The Darlene 3 Fire burning in Deschutes County was 0% contained early Wednesday, according to the Central Oregon Fire Management Service.The…
Twenty-year-old injured in potential shark attack in Hawaii

Twenty-year-old injured in potential shark attack in Hawaii

(NEW YORK) -- Hawaii Island police said they're investigating a possible shark attack that injured a 20-year-old man visiting the island from Romania.The man was swimming about 15 to 20 feet offshore at Anaeho'omalu Bay in Waikoloa at the time, the Hawaii Police Department said.Around 5:30 p.m. Monday, he felt…
Shark attack victim Tamayo Perry remembered by widow and friend

Shark attack victim Tamayo Perry remembered by widow and friend

(NEW YORK) -- The widow and close friend of Tamayo Perry, a renowned surfer, actor, and lifeguard, shared their heartfelt memories and reflections following his tragic death in a shark attack off the coast of Hawaii.In an exclusive interview with ABC News on Good Morning America on Wednesday, Emilia Perry…
Minnesota’s Rapidan Dam at risk of ‘failure’ amid severe flooding

Minnesota’s Rapidan Dam at risk of ‘failure’ amid severe flooding

(NEW YORK) -- As southern Minnesota battles an onslaught of rain and severe flooding, the fate of the Rapidan Dam hangs in the balance, with officials saying the dam is in "imminent failure condition."The Rapidan Dam, built in 1910, is located on the Blue Earth River, which begins in Iowa…