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  • Two firefighters injured in Long Island wildfires, New York

    Four wildfires erupted in Long Island on Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2025, fueled by strong winds and low humidity. By Sunday, March 9, the fires had burned through at least 162 ha (400 acres). At least two fire personnel were injured, and the blazes caused significant damage to two commercial buildings in the region.

  • One dead, multiple injured as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall near Brisbane, Queensland

    Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane at 21:00 local time (LT) on Saturday, March 8, after stalling offshore for several hours. Multiple rivers have risen above flood levels, with flood warnings being in effect across Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW). At least one death has been reported, several people have been injured, and more than 350 000 homes were left without power.

  • Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall over Moreton Bay Islands

    Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall over the Moreton Bay Islands off the Queensland coast at approximately 23:30 AEST (13:30 UTC) on Friday, March 7, as a Category 1 cyclone. The system is expected to move closer to the Queensland mainland for several hours before making landfall again on Saturday, March 8.

  • Starship explodes in spectacular fireball, causing air traffic delays

    The uncrewed SpaceX Starship exploded mid-flight on Thursday, March 6, 2025, after lifting off from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas at 17:30 CST (23:30 UTC). The Super Heavy booster successfully executed a return and mid-air catch, but the Starship upper stage was lost in a spectacular explosion, causing temporary air traffic disruptions.