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6:00 PM EST
BREAKING NEWS
MASSIVE POWER OUTAGE HITS EAST COAST
A severe thunderstorm has caused a widespread power outage affecting millions of people along the East Coast. The outage has been reported in major cities including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
- Over 3 million households are without power, with the majority of outages reported in New York and New Jersey.
- Emergency services are on the scene, with crews working to restore power as quickly as possible.
- The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the affected areas, with winds gusting up to 60 miles per hour.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been activated to assist with the response efforts.
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6:05 PM EST
BREAKING NEWS
TORNADO TOUCHES DOWN IN THE SOUTHEAST
A tornado has touched down in the southeastern United States, causing significant damage and injuries. The tornado was reported in the state of Georgia, with multiple counties affected.
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
- The tornado has been classified as an EF2, with winds reaching speeds of up to 120 miles per hour.
- Emergency services are on the scene, with crews working to rescue those trapped and provide medical assistance.
- The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the affected areas, with multiple tornadoes reported in the region.
- The American Red Cross has been activated to assist with the response efforts.
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6:10 PM EST
BREAKING NEWS
FIRE BREAKS OUT AT LOCAL HOSPITAL
A fire has broken out at a local hospital, causing significant damage and evacuations. The fire was reported at a hospital in the city of Chicago.
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
- The fire is believed to have started in the hospital's electrical room.
- Emergency services are on the scene, with crews working to extinguish the fire and evacuate patients.
- The hospital has been evacuated, with patients being transferred to other nearby hospitals.
- The cause of the fire is currently unknown and is under investigation.
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