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Cars Navigate Flooded Streets in Denver Metropolitan Area
Cars navigated flooded streets in Broomfield, Colorado, on Tuesday, August 16, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning in the region.“Midway Park is not known to have a large lake / flowing river!” read a caption accompanying footage uploaded to Twitter by Joel Hansen.The Broomfield Police announced road closures as a result of the flooding.According to a post on the Broomfield Government Twitter page, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported Broomfield received 3.5 inches of rain between 7 and 10 am on August 16. Credit: Joel Hansen via Storyful
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Hail Collects on Porch in Western New York
Hail peppered parts of Ontario County, New York, on Tuesday, August 16, as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted thunderstorms in the area.This footage posted to Twitter by Scott Hayes shows hail collecting on a porch near Farmington. Other social media users also posted visuals of the hail on Twitter.The NWS warned residents of heavy rain, possible flooding, small hail, and frequent lightning. Credit: Scott Hayes via Storyful
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Tram Depot in Kharkiv Burns Following Russian Strikes
A tram depot and surrounding structures caught on fire after Russian strikes hit the Saltivka district of Kharkiv at around 5 pm on August 16, according to officials.The Kharkiv Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that shelling came from the Russian-occupied region of Lyptsi using a “Tornado” missile system. The office added that a pre-trial investigation was started under the “fact of violation of the laws and customs of war” by Russian forces.This footage shows first responders arriving to the scene where several trams were charred as heavy smoke billowed into the air. Reports also said that a fire at a nearby garage cooperative grew to approximately 100 square meters.No injuries were reported. Credit: Suspilne Kharkiv via Storyful
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'I'm Alive!' Canadian Medic Survives Blast During Evacuation Mission in Ukraine
A Canadian medic volunteering in Ukraine has published video showing the moment his vehicle struck what he determined to be a landmine as he drove into Russian-occupied territory in Donetsk Oblast to try to evacuate a group of civilians.Brandon Mitchell from New Brunswick was among a group of several volunteers who, over several days in early August and amid ongoing and intense artillery fire, made several dashes into Russian-held areas of Soledar, a town on the frontline in Bakhmut district.Speaking to Storyful, Mitchell said he and a second volunteer had just transported nine people from Russian-held territory into Ukrainian-held territory but were attempting to rush back to help more civilians escape from an embattled area around a factory owned by Knauf, a German multinational company.Mitchell said he hit a mine as he drove into the Russian-held area, causing a blast that left his vehicle seriously damaged and forced him to abandon the evacuation mission. Storyful could not independently verify the cause of the explosion.The second volunteer, who was driving another vehicle, continued on as planned, Mitchell said. “The [Ukrainian] army pulled me out to safety and eventually to hospital,” he wrote on Instagram, where he posted this footage of the incident.Mitchell said the blast happened on August 6. That day, Donetsk Regional Police said Soledar was among several towns and villages targeted by Russian shelling. Credit: Brandon Mitchell/@ukraine_tbic via Storyful
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Woman Leads Police on High-Speed Chase With Baby in Backseat
A woman was taken to jail after leading police on a high-speed chase with her baby in the backseat in Camden County, Georgia, on Sunday, August 14, according to local news reports.The news report said the chase began after a deputy’s radar recorded the woman driving 104 mph (167 km/h).Dashcam footage provided by the Camden County Sheriff’s Office shows the chase, which happened on Sunday, according to local news reports. The report said the baby was unharmed.The driver was charged with aggravated cruelty to children; aggravated assault and destroying government property; and eluding police, local news said. Credit: Camden County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful
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Drug Dealer Hits UK Officer With Car in Attempt to Flee Arrest
Newly released footage shows the moment a man hit a police officer in an attempt to escape being caught drug dealing in March 2021.The dealer, identified as 24-year-old Matthew Crofts, was sentenced to 54 months in prison by the Coventry Crown Court on Friday, August 5, according to the Warwickshire Police.The footage posted to the Warwickshire Police YouTube page shows the officer approaching Crofts’ car and opening the passenger door before the suspect suddenly reverses, knocking the officer down. It also shows Crofts taking off down the street with an open door.The police department reported that nobody was “seriously injured” after the incident.“This was an outrageous incident in which a drug dealer was prepared to put members of the public’s lives at risk in order to get away and save himself,” Detective Constable Matthew Rapkins of Rugby Proactive CID said.“Drug dealers are not welcome in Warwickshire, they prey on the vulnerable and try to destroy communities,” Rapkins added. Credit: Warwickshire Police via Storyful
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Fire in Sequoia National Forest Prompts Evacuation Warnings
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation warning on Monday, August 15, for those living in the area around the 350-acre Wishon fire in California’s Sequoia National Forest.The Wishon fire was at five percent containment as of Tuesday.This video posted by the Fire Integrated Real Time Intelligence System shows an aerial view of the fire burning in the Sequoia National Forest on Monday. Credit: Fire Integrated Real Time Intelligence System via Storyful
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Police Urge Caution as Denver Metropolitan Area Hit With Flash Flooding
Flash floods inundated Broomfield, Colorado, on Tuesday, August 16, as the National Weather Service (NWS) reported the city experienced 20 to 25 percent of its average annual precipitation in around two hours.According to the Broomfield Police Department, roads in the city were closed due to the flash floods.“Please use caution and avoid areas experiencing flash flooding. The water is deeper than you may think,” the department said on Twitter.The NWS forecast continuing showers across the Denver Metropolitan Area on Tuesday, August 16. Credit: Broomfield Police via Storyful
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Water Flows in Colorado Streets During Flash Flooding
A severe thunderstorm in Broomfield, Colorado, caused flooding on Tuesday, August 16, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).The NWS reported 1.5 inches (38 mm) of rainfall by Tuesday morning, with more rain expected.Video posted by Kristin Roche on Tuesday shows cars driving through floodwater on Broomfield streets. Roche joked “just a little rain.” Credit: Kristin Roche via Storyful
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Flock of Slow-Moving Geese Halt Traffic in Arizona
A slow-moving gaggle of geese stopped traffic as they waddled across a road in Scottsdale, Arizona, on August 13.Scottsdale resident Tom Lancione recorded this footage of the large feathered group bringing traffic to a standstill.Lancione told Storyful that the monsoon storm the previous night created a river across the street and that it might have been the reason for the geese’s relocation“The geese risked crossing over from the comfort of their usual spot, Chaparral Lake, to check out the newly formed waterway,” he said.Cars approaching the unmissable flock slowed to let them safely cross. Credit: Tom Lancione via Storyful
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'Seriously Wicked Storm' Brings Waterspout to Florida Gulf Coast
Thunderstorms just off the coast of Destin, Florida, produced a large waterspout on Tuesday, August 16, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).The NWS warned boaters in the coastal area to be cautious of waterspouts.This video posted by Cory Lutz on Tuesday shows a waterspout off a Destin beach as flashes of lightning glow in the stormy sky. “One seriously wicked storm this morning,” Lutz says in the video.Lutz said it was the first time he had seen a waterspout and that it was “awesome to witness.” Credit: Cory Lutz via Storyful
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'Biblical': Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Southeast Ireland
The Irish government has offered to provide humanitarian assistance to residents who suffered as a result of flooding in New Ross, Ireland, on August 15.Gerard Murphy recorded footage of what he described as a “biblical downpour” in New Ross, saying that he had “never seen anything like it” in his life.Local media reported that 40mm of rain fell in one hour and police set up checkpoints to keep people off the roads. Credit: Gerard Murphy via Storyful
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'Amazing' Waterspout Spotted Off Florida Coastline
A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Destin, Florida, on Tuesday, August 16.This footage posted to Facebook by Gina Romans shows the waterspout spinning in the distance. Other social media users posted similar videos of the phenomenon.“Amazing. Here I am on a balcony just watching it safely,” Romans says in the background of the video. Credit: Gina Romans via Storyful
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Cars Drive Through Floodwater in Port Talbot as Wales Hit by Heavy Rain
Heavy rain brought flash flooding to parts of southern Wales on Tuesday, August 16, as official warnings for rain and thunderstorms were issued for much of the United Kingdom.Video filmed by Jim Jones shows cars driving down a flooded road in Port Talbot.The Met Office said a yellow thunderstorm warning was in force that afternoon with further localised flooding and travel disruption likely. The heavy rain was expected to slowly ease into early evening, according to the Met Office. Credit: Jim Jones via Storyful
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Truck Carrying Ground Beef Bursts Into Flames on Charlotte Freeway
A truck that WCNC-TV said was carrying ground beef crashed and burst into flames on a freeway in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 16.Footage released by the Charlotte Fire Department shows the vehicle in flames, and crews working to put out the blaze on Interstate 77 N.According to WBTV, the truck hit a concrete barrier before catching fire.The fire department said the blaze was brought under control within 22 minutes.The driver escaped the crash and was treated for injuries, the fire department said. Credit: Charlotte Fire Department via Storyful
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Mesmerizing Cloud Swirls South of Denver
A mesmerizing storm cloud was captured in timelapse video taken south of Denver, Colorado, on Monday, August 15, as a heavy storm moved across the state.Footage by Wil Santiago shows the interesting formation. He said the footage was captured in Highlands Ranch, an unincorporated community in the Denver metro area.The National Weather Service said there was “considerable urban flooding” across south metro Denver on Monday. Credit: Wil Santiago via Storyful
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Death Toll From Armenian Shopping Center Explosion Rises to 16, Officials Say
At least 16 people died following an explosion at a shopping center in Yerevan on Sunday, August 14, Armenia’s Ministry of Health said.Footage recorded near the Vstretch Bridge in Yerevan shows black smoke rising from the Surmalu Shopping Mall. The Armenian Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that 16 people had died following the explosion on Sunday. Sixty-two people reported injuries at the city’s medical centers, with seven still receiving treatment on Tuesday, the ministry said.The fire at the mall was extinguished on Tuesday, the statement said. Credit: @vaghinakth via Storyful
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Water Gushes Through Arizona Landscape
Monsoon rainwater gushed through a usually “dry as a bone” canyon near Snowflake, Arizona, on Monday, August 15.Local resident @HazardJB308, who took this video, wrote: “The wash is running so fast and is filled up pretty well. Normally this is dry as a bone, so be safe in these washes during storms.”The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for part of northern Arizona, covering Snowflake, on Monday.An NWS spokesperson told local media on August 10 that many areas of the state were “well above normal” in terms of precipitation.The spokesperson said that areas in the north and east of Arizona, where Snowflake is located, had received up to 400 percent more precipitation than usual this monsoon season. Credit: @HazardJB308 via Storyful
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Birmingham Pensioner Targeted by Gang of Youths
A pensioner from Great Barr, Birmingham, who says he has been targeted by gangs of youths since October 2021, has shared video of two instances of harassment in August.Footage timestamped just before 10:30 am on August 11 shows a masked figure running up to Roy Muller’s front door. Muller can be seen emerging and knocking the masked figure to the ground, who swings an item at Muller. Another shirtless and masked person also participates in the scuffle. Muller can be seen picking up his glasses after the youths run off.A separate clip, timestamped around 5:40 pm on August 15, shows two masked figures swearing at Muller. Muller can be seen emerging, warning the youths that “You’d better clear off”. More masked youths appear before the footage ends.The 76-year-old pensioner told local media that he did not know why he was being targeted, but that the incidents started in October 2021.Muller’s daughter, Natalie Cox, posted the clips of the two August incidents to her Twitter account.The local police force, West Midlands Police, said in a statement cited by local news: “We’re investigating after receiving reports of a man in his 70s being the victim of assault and harassment in Great Barr. We fully understand how distressing this is and are looking to safeguard the man while progressing enquiries to establish those responsible.” Credit: Roy Muller via Storyful
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Breathtaking waterspout spotted off Greek coast
Footage taken near the Greek town of Paliouri on August 14th shows a massive waterspout dancing across the water. Scientists believe this rare phenomenon occurs when cool air meets warm water, resulting in a swirling twister above the water's surface. Thankfully there were no reports of injuries or property damage caused by the sizeable vortex.
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Flash Flooding in England After Drought
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in parts of Cornwall, England, on Monday August 15, as official warnings for rain and thunderstorms were issued for much of the country with localized flooding and travel disruption expected.The Met Office issued an amber thunderstorm warning for Cornwall on Monday as videos on social media showed flooding in the area.Footage posted to Twitter by user Oliver Dobbs shows a flooded roundabout in Truro, Cornwall, as cars and buses attempt to drive through the flood water.The stormy weather came after Britain faced its highest temperatures on record last month. A lack of rain has caused hosepipe bans in parts of England.The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for August 16 and August 17, potentially causing localized flooding and travel disruption. Credit: Oliver Dobbs via Storyful
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Supporters of Kenya's President-Elect Celebrate Disputed Election Result
Supporters of Kenyan President-Elect William Ruto celebrated the election results in Vihiga County on August 15, as protests erupted elsewhere in the country following his win over opposition leader Raila Odinga.Footage shows crowds of people taking to the streets in support of Ruto following the announcement of his win with 50.49 percent of the vote to Odinga’s 48.85 percent.The election result was disputed by more than half of Kenya’s seven-member electoral commission, according to Nairobi-based newspaper The Star.Four commissioners said during a press conference ahead of the announcement that they would not stand by the result due to the “opaque nature of how this phase has been handled.” Credit: @Muzame_Tish via Storyful
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Worker sends cargo and colleague falling off truck by pushing wrong button
CCTV footage shows a man trying to unload a delivery at a manufacturing hub when his colleague accidentally pushes the wrong button in Guangdong, China on July 29.
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Val d'Ebo Fire Burns Overnight in Spanish Hills
The Vall d’Ebo Fire near Pego, Spain, grew to more than 9,500 hectares overnight into Tuesday, August 16, local media reported.Footage recorded by @supern_bs shows the Vall d’Ebo Fire near Pego just before midnight on Monday.Local media reported that at least 2,000 people had been evacuated due to the fire, which burned 9,500 hectares on Tuesday.Around 300 firefighters worked on the fire through the night but were not able to bring it under control by Tuesday, the report added.The Provincial Council of Alicante said on Tuesday that several roads near Pego were closed due to wildfire danger. Credit: @supern_bs via Storyful
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Mother Shares Challenge of Getting 1-Year-Old Triplets to 'Sit Still' for Photo
A mother in Branford, Connecticut, struggled to get her adorable triplets to “sit still” for long enough to take a photograph on August 8.Lauren Barnes, who has been chronicling the lives of her triplets on her Instagram page, told Storyful the infants were a year old at the time of filming.The video, filmed by Barnes, shows a family friend trying to get her triplets in formation for a photo. The triplets, however, are overcome with excitement and can’t stay in one place for any length of time.“Needless to say they only wanted to move and explore”, Barnes said.Now that the triplets have turned one, Barnes explained that the trio’s “happy and mischievous personalities are really starting to shine through”. Credit: Lauren Barnes via Storyful