Corral Fire in California burns 11K acres, forces evacuations

A wind-driven wildfire in Tracy, California, forced many residents to evacuate on Saturday as it grew past 11,000 acres. The cause of the fire is unclear.

Police investigating fetus discovered on bus in Baltimore

A fetus was discovered on the seat of an MTA bus in Baltimore, Maryland, Saturday afternoon, according to officials. The incident remains under investigation.

Helicopter pilot plummets near residential home in fiery crash, police say

A helicopter pilot in New Hampshire lost control during a landing and plummeted near a residence in a fiery crash on Saturday afternoon, state police said.

Coast Guard rescues 8 people, including child, after boat capsizes 36 miles west of Florida coastline

A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew came to the rescue of seven adults and one child after their boat capsized 36 miles west off of the Boca Grande, Florida, coastline.

Ex-criminology professor jailed for 5 years for 'arson spree' during Dixie Fires

An Ex-criminology professor was jailed for 5 years Thursday for going on a "arson spree" during the Dixie Fires in California in 2021, often igniting fires being firefighters

4-year-old among 5 dead in fiery South Carolina crash

Five people were killed in a three-vehicle crash on St. Helena Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina, on Wednesday night, according to authorities.

Lava continues flowing from Iceland volcano after eruption

Lava continued flowing from a volcano near Grindavik, Iceland, on Thursday, though activity had notably calmed down since its Wednesday eruption.

Papua New Guinea landslide survivors grapple with slow evacuation after hundreds buried

A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea buried Yambali village, leaving hundreds feared dead. Survivors are hesitant to evacuate, fearing another landslide.

Los Angeles deputy 'basically unscathed' after cruiser goes airborne, flips after vehicle crash

A Los Angeles County deputy suffered minor injuries after a vehicle struck their patrol car at an intersection and sent the cruiser airborne.

Kitchen disasters including stovetop fires and smelly microwaves: What to do when things go wrong

Kitchen disasters of all types can happen to anyone. Here is expert advice for dealing with everything from stovetop fires to stained countertops to smelly microwaves.

A pedal-electric hybrid that's half bike, half car

Created in Germany, Hopper Mobility's Hopper is a sleek, semi-enclosed, car-like three-wheeler that allows drivers to avoid traffic and travel in bike lanes.

Critics accuse Buttigieg of 'playing politics' after comments linking turbulence to climate change

Critics pushed back on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's comments connecting turbulence and climate change, but the USDOT returned fire with a study linking the two.

4 dead in Virginia head-on collision

Four people were reported dead following a Tuesday crash near Sheppards, Virginia, instigated when the 77-year-old driver of a Ford Fusion veered into oncoming traffic.

Wildfire with 'zero containment' closes in on small Arizona town

Two structures have burned down and over 50 others are threatened as a wildfire encroaches upon Kearny, Arizona, officials said Wednesday.

Truck carrying 40K pounds of strawberries overturns creating sticky traffic jam

A truck carrying 40,000 pounds of strawberries overturned on a California highway ramp on Wednesday morning, creating a traffic jam that lasted for hours.

Wildfire near Canada's oil sands hub under control, Alberta officials say

Canadian officials said a wildfire that forced 6,600 residents across four neighborhoods to evacuate their homes in Fort McMurray earlier this month is now under control.

Flames from fatal Wisconsin home explosion may have set off ammunition, police say

One person is dead after a fatal explosion occurred at a house in southern Wisconsin, according to police. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Video captures Youngstown, Ohio building explosion that left 1 dead, 7 injured

One person has died and seven others are injured following what officials described as a "natural gas explosion" at a building in downtown Youngstown, Ohio.

28 confirmed dead in Pakistan after bus plunges into rocky ravine

Officials say a speeding passenger bus fell off a highway into a ravine on Wednesday in southwest Pakistan, killing at least 28 people and injuring 20.

Military fighter jet crashes near New Mexico airport

A military fighter jet crashed shortly after taking off from Albuquerque International Airport in New Mexico on Tuesday. The pilot ejected and was said to be conscious.

2 rescued as 80-foot yacht sinks off Florida coast

St. Johns County Fire Rescue and the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two mariners aboard an 80-foot yacht that began taking on water off the coast of Florida.

Iran increases uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, seeks to have sanctions lifted: watchdog

A previous warning said Tehran has enough uranium enriched to near-weapons-grade levels to make "several" nuclear bombs if it chose to do so, and the country continues increasing stockpile.

Monkeys, birds and bats continue to die en mass amid extreme Mexico heat

The number of heat-related howler monkeys deaths in Mexico has risen to 157, and an animal park confirmed around a hundred parrots, toucans, bats and more have died of dehydration.

Russia to construct Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan agreement

Russia and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement for Russia to construct a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan. The plant would be Central Asia's first.

13 confirmed dead, 16 missing after stone quarry collapse in India’s northeast

A stone quarry in northeastern India collapsed on Tuesday due to heavy rains from tropical storm Remal, killing 13 workers and leaving 16 missing, authorities say.

Missouri officials respond to reports of fireworks warehouse in flames

The Spirit of '76 Fireworks warehouse in Boonville, Missouri, caught fire on Monday, according to local officials. Pictures show a mushroom cloud outside the factory.

CT TikToker goes viral for hapless kitchen fire reaction, hopes 'people can learn' from her mistake

A Connecticut TikToker is going viral after posting a video of her trying to escape a raging kitchen fire, showing what she says you shouldn't do.

Papua New Guinea says landslide buries over 2,000 people alive

International help has been formally requested by Papua New Guinea following a massive landslide that reportedly buried 2,000 people and 150 homes near Yambali village.

Georgia man allegedly burned down trailer with stepmom inside because his mother wouldn't sell lot

A Georgia man was arrested after he allegedly admitted to police that he burned a trailer down while his stepmother was inside of it because his mother would not sell the lot.

Pilot, 6 passengers on skydiving flight jump before small plane crashes in Missouri hayfield

A pilot and six passengers aboard a single-engine Cessna U206C all parachuted to safety before the plane crashed near a Missouri airport, officials said.

Residents in Texas, Oklahoma seek shelter as tornado damages homes, overturns trucks

A tornado touched down in Texas, resulting in damage to homes and overturning vehicles as severe storms moved through Texas and Oklahoma Saturday night.

Mount Everest climbing duo vanishes from notorious area of world's tallest peak

A British climber and his Nepalese guide are feared dead after they went missing during an ice collapse near the summit of Mount Everest on Tuesday.

Police say at least 27 people killed in a fire at western India amusement park

A privately-owned amusement park was the site of a deadly fire which has claimed nearly 27 lives, spurring Prime Minister Modi to post on social media.

Maryland family's SUV bursts into flames while they slept, video shows: 'We were terrified'

A Maryland family's SUV suddenly caught fire and caused the windows and airbags to explode while the family slept earlier this month in a shocking scene caught on video.

Utah man dead after jet ski slams into rock wall at state park reservoir

A jet skier from Salt Lake City died after crashing at a reservoir in Utah's East Canyon State Park Wednesday, rangers said in a press release.

Four Killed as Spanish Holiday Magnet Beach Club Collapses

Spain's Police gave details on four people killed when a building housing a bar and restaurant club collapsed on the island of Mallorca.

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For first time, researchers scale General Sherman, world's largest tree, in search of new threat to sequoias

Researchers climbed General Sherman, the world's largest tree, for the first time ever in search of bark beetles, which have become more threatening to giant sequoia trees.

Hundreds reportedly dead after severe landslide strikes Papua New Guinea village

A massive landslide struck a village in Papua New Guinea on Friday, burying more than 50 homes and causing hundreds of fatalities, according to officials.

At least 9 dead in India after fire at chemical factory, authorities say

Rescuers in western India were searching through debris after an explosion and fire at a chemical factory killed at least nine people and injured 64 others.

14 confirmed dead in Vietnam after fire burns apartment building

An overnight fire in an apartment building in Vietnam resulted in 14 deaths and six injuries. The fire started in a courtyard used for selling and repairing electric bikes.

Coast Guard suspends search for 3 people missing after boat capsized in Gulf of Alaska bay

The Coast Guard on Thursday suspended its search for three people who went missing after their boat capsized near Aialik Bay, Alaska, a day earlier.

More bad weather could hit Iowa, where 3 powerful tornadoes caused millions in damage

A destructive EF-4 tornado killed four people and injured at least 35 in the small city of Greenfield, Iowa; more than 100 homes in the community of 2,000 were ripped apart in just one minute.

Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul faces economic woes after floods, and an unclear path to rebuilding

Unprecedented flooding in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul has upended transportation, closing the airport in the capital Porto Alegre and segments of major highways.

The collapse of a building on Spain’s Mallorca island leaves 4 people dead, officials say

Spanish emergency authorities said four people were killed and several others were seriously injured after a building collapsed on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca.

Rare Tornado Hits Haiti, Injuring Dozens and Leaving Hundreds More Homeless

A rare tornado struck the northern Haitian community of Bassin-Bleu on Tuesday, injuring more than 50 people and leaving about 300 homeless.

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Biden admin slammed for 'doubling down' on alleged Gaza refugee plans

A Republican senator shared her dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's response to concerns of dozens of lawmakers regarding potential refugees from Gaza.

Hundreds treated for heatstroke in Pakistan as country faces severe heat wave

A severe heat wave in Pakistan has led to hundreds of heat stroke cases across the country, prompting health officials to advise staying indoors and hydrated.

1 dead, 3 injured in explosion at apartment building in northeastern China

One person was killed and three were injured on Thursday after an explosion that was likely due to a natural gas tank that was left on, authorities say.

Brazil's flooded south sees first deaths from disease, as experts warn of coming surge in fatalities

Two men have been reported dead from the same waterborne bacterial disease in southern Brazil, where flooding over around a two-week period forced over 600,000 people from their homes.

Rare tornado hits Haiti, injuring more than 50 people and leaving hundreds homeless

The U.N. said a rare tornado has left more than 50 people injured and destroyed over 200 homes in the community of Bassin-Bleu in Haiti; 10 people were hospitalized after being 'seriously injured.'

Judge signs off on $600 million Ohio train derailment settlement but residents still have questions

Many people in eastern Ohio are wondering how much they will end up with after a judge signed off on a $600 million class action settlement over last year's Norfolk Southern derailment.

Charter boat likely capsized in leadup to wreck that killed 5 off Alaska coast: Coast Guard

The Awakin, a fishing charter boat found submerged off a southeast Alaska island last year, likely capsized after its well deck flooded, killing five people.

Louisiana Gov. Landry declares emergency after severe storms kill 3

Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed an emergency declaration after severe storms left three people dead and nearly 160,000 without power last week.

Death of Iran's president temporarily halts UN nuclear talks, official says

Talks between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog have been temporarily halted following a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iran's president and foreign minister.

Russia's Kremlin urges 'in-depth dialogue' to ease rising nuclear tensions with the West

The Kremlin has voiced the importance of "in-depth dialogue" to alleviate escalating tensions between Russia and the West when it comes to nuclear matters.

Petrochemical company fined more than $30 million for 2019 explosions near Houston

The U.S. Justice Department said a Texas petrochemical company has agreed to pay more than $30 million over two explosions in 2019 that injured workers and forced thousands to evacuate.

Weather thwarts search for missing fishermen in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Inclement weather has hindered a search for two men who went over a waterfall in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northern Minnesota.

Serbian woman dead after tree falls on car during storm

A woman has been reported dead in Sombor, Serbia, after a tree fell on her car during a heavy Tuesday storm, according to Interior Minister Ivica Dacic.

Maryland Gov. Moore delivers updates on Baltimore bridge as repairs continue

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered an update on the Francis Scott Key Bridge repairs. He said the bodies of all six people who died in the disaster were recovered.

UK to distribute final compensation payments for victims of deadly infected blood scandal

Britain's government officials say thousands of victims of the U.K.’s infected blood scandal will start receiving their final compensation payments this year.

Federal probe targets Waymo’s robotaxis amid traffic safety concerns

The self-driving taxi company Waymo is under federal investigation after a series of accidents. What does this mean for the industry? Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explains.

6 confirmed dead after vehicle slides off ferry, plunges into Nile River, authorities say

Six Egyptian women have died after a vehicle carrying about two dozen people reportedly slid off a ferry and plunged into the Nile River just outside Cairo.

Greek judge drops charges against 9 Egyptians accused of causing shipwreck that killed hundreds

Nine Egyptian men have been acquitted by a Greek judge of charges related to a shipwreck that killed more than 500 migrants. The judge dismissed the case.

Heroic canines honored as 5 firefighter dogs retire, begin new lives with loving families

Five rescue dogs from Ecuador’s Fire Department were formally retired after seven years of service and honored at a ceremony on Monday, authorities say.

Climber found dead on Alaska's Denali, the highest peak in North America

A climber was found dead on Denali, the highest peak in North America, on Monday, one day after being reported missing by a family member.

Would-be moose photographer kicked to death by mother protecting her newborn calves

A 70-year-old Alaska man was killed by an irate cow moose, after he approached in an attempt to photograph a pair of newborn calves.

New safety rules set training standards for train dispatchers and signal repairmen

The Federal Railroad Administration finalized new federal certification rules for signal repairmen and train dispatchers, which will set minimum standards and ensure workers have the skills they need.

4 dead in wrong-way Georgia van crash

Four people — three of whom belonged to the same family — died Sunday after a Kia van veered into oncoming traffic after crossing a median on Interstate 75 near Emerson, Georgia.

3 dead including child after Amtrak train plows into car on tracks in New York

A 69-year-old man, a 66-year-old woman and a 6-year-old child were killed on Friday when their car was struck by a northbound Amtrak train in Western New York.

Iran's president, foreign minister, other officials confirmed dead in helicopter crash

There was "no sign of life" reported Monday at the crash site of the helicopter that was carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials, according to Iranian state media.

Images show spectacle of Indonesian volcano eruption as authorities evacuate 7 nearby villages

Multiple eruptions from Indonesian volcano Mount Ibu led to authorities evacuating seven villages within a four-mile radius of the geologic activity on Sunday.

On this day in history, May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupts, triggers largest landslide in recorded history

Mount St. Helens erupted on this day in history, May 18, 1980, triggering the largest landslide in recorded history. A total of 57 people lost their lives in the tumult.

Kentucky school bus flips on its side with 23 children inside

A school bus that was carrying 23 children in Kentucky crashed and overturned Friday afternoon, but none of the children or the driver suffered major injuries.

Refugees fleeing crisis in Haiti and Venezuela face new nightmare as floods ravage southern Brazil

Tens of thousands of Haitians and Venezuelans who fled to southern Brazil are struggling to rebuild their lives after severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul.

Colorado tanker truck erupts in flames, video shows, following Interstate-70 crash that left 1 dead

A massive fire along Interstate-70 has been caught on video near Denver, Colorado, after a vehicle struck a tanker truck, leading it to burst into flames.

South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building with 33 confirmed dead, 19 still missing

Authorities say an exhaustive rescue operation to find missing construction workers trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in South Africa is ending.

Missourians head to Washington to call for a House vote on the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

Residents of impacted communities are heading to Washington to speak in favor of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act before it expires this summer.

Dramatic video shows harrowing moment truck crashes on bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, left dangling off edge

Wild video captured from a dash camera shows the moment a semi-truck crashed through the side of a bridge with the cab dangling over the edge.

Driver in Florida crash that killed 8 Mexican workers told troopers he smoked marijuana oil, took meds: report

Bryan Maclean Howard, 41, is accused of crashing his pickup truck into a bus carrying over 40 Mexican farmworkers, eight of whom were killed.

Fires expected to die down near Canada's oil sands, but summer fire season approaches

The threat of Canada's latest wildfire near the country's oil sands appears to be dying down, with favorable winds expected to push the fire away from the city.

3 confirmed dead after fire at residential building in Germany, authorities say

Authorities say a fire at a residential building in western Germany has left three people dead and two others with life-threatening injuries. The fire started in a kiosk.

Coast Guard studying if other bridges at risk following Baltimore bridge disaster

The U.S. Coast Guard says it is studying if other bridges across the nation are at risk after Baltimore collapse in March which resulted in the deaths of six people..

Stolen antique weathervane recovered 40 years later and returned to Vermont

The Vermont Agency of Transportation announced that an antique copper weathervane has been found and returned to the state, after being swiped from a railway station 4 decades ago.

Whistleblower alleges mistakes in initial East Palestine disaster response

A whistleblower who wrote the software used by a high-tech EPA plane after the East Palestine derailment described the federal response as tardy and mistake-ridden.

Small plane carrying two people crashes in Nashville suburb: police

A small plane crashed in a suburb of Nashville around noon on Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed to Fox News Digital. Two people were onboard at the time.

Canada Evacuates Thousands as Wildfires Surge

Evacuation orders have been issued for the Fort McMurray oil hub in Alberta, Canada, as winds shifted, and a massive wildfire approaches.

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Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston struck by barge, causing portion to collapse: officials

A barge smashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday morning, causing a section of the bridge to fall onto the barge, Fox 7 Austin reports.

After dozens die in floods, Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall

Indonesian authorities have seeded clouds in a bid to prevent further rainfall after flash floods that hit the country's Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 59 people dead.

Highway safety administration warns against sticking aftermarket decals on steering wheels following accident

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a warning not to stick decals onto car steering wheels after a driver was severely hurt by one during a crash.

Fatal fire at popular Swedish theme park was caused by welding operation, report says

A welding operation at a water park under construction in Sweden's Goteborg led to a massive fire in February, resulting in one fatality, according to a report.

Early morning fire in Croatia destroys 22 boats at marina

A fire at a Croatian marina destroyed 22 boats, but no injuries were reported. Local media said some owners jumped into the sea to escape the flames.

A wildfire has forced out hundreds of residents in Canada's oil sands hub of Fort McMurray

Hundreds of residents in the southern end of Fort McMurray, Alberta in Canada were ordered to evacuate due to a wildfire threatening the community.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Cargo ship that caused disaster had 2 power failures before departure

Federal investigators have released a preliminary report on what led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, though a full investigation is not expected for another year.

Canada Starts Evacuating Oil Town as Wildfires Surge

Residents of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, have been ordered to be ready for evacuation at a moment’s notice as wildfires draw near.

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Family of 4, including children, killed by missile strike in Pakistan

In Pakistan, a drone-launched missile hit a house in a former Pakistani Taliban stronghold near the Afghan border on Tuesday, killing at least four villagers.

Florida bus carrying migrant farmworkers crashes, killing at least 8 and injuring dozens more: officials

A bus carrying nearly dozens of farmworkers crashed in Florida on Tuesday morning, leaving eight dead and 40 others injured, according to authorities.

52 confirmed dead, 20 missing after flash floods devastate Indonesia’s Sumatra Island

Rescuers are searching for bodies, and whenever possible survivors, of flash floods that hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island over the weekend, authorities say.

2 workers dead, 1 missing after Polish coal mine caves in, authorities say

Mine authorities in southern Poland say that two miners are dead and one is missing while 12 others were hurt following a cave-in at the Myslowice-Wesola coal mine.

Billboard collapses onto group of pedestrians, killing at least 14

A severe thunderstorm is believed to have caused a large billboard to collapse, killing at least 14 people and injuring 74 others, city officials said.

Collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge detonated to help free ship from Port of Baltimore

Crews used explosives on Monday to break apart a section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore that was still sitting on top of the container ship Dali.

Severe weather, tornadoes destroy nearly 50 homes in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Nearly 50 homes were reportedly destroyed by severe weather, including tornadoes, last week in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Dozens of others were seriously damaged.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Bodycam video captures law enforcement’s confusion moments after disaster

Maryland Department of Natural Resource officers' body camera video shows the confusion and shock following the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on March 26, 2024.

Families still looking for missing loved ones after devastating Afghanistan floods killed scores

Many survivors are still searching for their loved ones after unusually heavy rains led to devastating floods in parts of Afghanistan; hundreds of people were killed and thousands of homes destroyed.

More bodies recovered after Indonesia flash floods bring death toll to 44

In Indonesia, heavy rains and a landslide caused a river to overflow its banks, resulting in flash floods that have killed at least 44 people with 15 still missing.

3 confirmed dead, others trapped after billboard collapses during heavy rains in India's Mumbai

A billboard collapse in Mumbai's suburb of Ghatkopar resulted in three fatalities and 59 injuries during thunderstorms and heavy rain, according to officials.

3 killed, 3 injured in California after speeding Tesla flies into power pole and building, knocks out power

Three people are dead and three others seriously injured after a speeding car struck a curb and crashed into a power pole and building in California.

In Sudan, 72 villages burned last month as fire 'used indiscriminately as weapon of war,' study says

In Sudan's civil war, fire is being used to burn villages and displace civilians with more frequency than before. April 2024 saw more fires than any other month of the war.

Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupts, authorities prepare to evacuate thousands

Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupted for five minutes. Authorities have prepared evacuation tents nearby but have not yet ordered an evacuation.

Rescue efforts for workers trapped in South Africa building collapse continues, 1 more survivor found

Rescue crews in South Africa are still working to recover workers who were trapped underneath rubble when an apartment building collapsed. One worker was found alive after six days.

Fire destroys shopping complex housing 1,400 outlets in Poland's capital

A fire engulfed a large shopping complex in Warsaw, Poland, on Sunday. While no injuries were reported, the fire destroyed more than 80% of the complex.

11 confirmed dead, including students, in Indonesia bus crash after reported brake failure

At least 11 people were killed on Sunday in Indonesia after a bus slammed into cars and motorbikes after its brakes reportedly malfunctioned, officials said.

Lightning-fast Formula E race car does 0-60 in 1.82 seconds flat

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how the Gen3 Evo Formula E race car revolutionizes electric racing with its unmatched acceleration, advanced technology, sustainable design.

Alabama party shooting leaves 3 dead, over a dozen injured

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office announced that 15 people were wounded and three people were killed at a May Day event in Stockton, Alabama on Saturday.

Idaho emergency room doctor dies in avalanche on ski trip

Dr. Terrence O'Connor was skiing with a partner when the snowslide began on Friday; residents on social media say the 48-year-old ER doctor was a "outstanding physician"

Here's why Ireland is at boiling point over mass immigration

Hundreds of protests in towns have sprung up in Ireland with people calling on the government to end what they say is an "open borders" globalist agenda that is putting the needs of migrants ahead of its citizens.

How to fly with your dog when money is no object

With airlines tightening their leash on pet travel, there are other more comfortable travel options for pets with private jet charters.

Trucker fell asleep at wheel in leadup to wreck that killed 3 PA workers, authorities say

A truck driver who struck a construction vehicle on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania and killed three workers was reportedly asleep at the wheel when the incident happened.

7 dead after bus falls into river in St. Petersburg, Russia

A bus veered off a bridge Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia, plunging into the Moika River and leaving seven people dead, according to officials.