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public-safety21 days ago•10 min saved

Spokane Reels After Weekend Wildfires Leave Hundreds of Homes Destroyed

Spokane is reeling from three weekend wildfires—Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview—that have leveled hundreds of homes and burned thousands of acres. Officials say more than 700 structures were lost, about 400 properties remain to be evaluated, and roughly 67,000 residents evacuated; 14 people who asked for help evacuating are still being confirmed but are not considered missing. No deaths have been reported, and authorities warn recovery will be gradual while federal aid is processed.

via The Spokesman-Review|

#community #destruction #evacuations

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Gaza at 1,000 days: near-total destruction and faltering ceasefire

On the 1,000th day of the Gaza war, authorities say Gaza is about 90% destroyed and Israel controls roughly 80% of the enclave, with at least 73,066 Palestinians killed (including 21,500 children) and thousands missing or wounded; a faltering, underfunded US-backed Board of Peace and limited aid deliveries have stalled reconstruction, leaving Gaza in ruins and facing famine risk amid vast rubble and stalled negotiations.

via Al Jazeera|

#casualties #ceasefire #destruction

gaming3 months ago•3 min saved

Fragile Star Fox Puppets Wiped Out After SNES Promo

A Japanese FX company confirms the original live-action Star Fox puppets made for the Super Nintendo promotion were destroyed after production because their fur-and-rubber construction deteriorated when exposed to air.

via My Nintendo News|

#destruction #gaming #nintendo

gaming5 months ago•13 min saved

Elephant Bananza Pushes Destruction to the Limit in Donkey Kong Bananza

Donkey Kong Bananza’s Elephant Bananza is the series’ most destructive transformation, capable of inhaling nearby terrain, lava, and more. While some see it going too far, the developers say the power is intentional to enable playful destruction, and DK can transform anytime. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch 2.

via Nintendo Everything|

#bananza-transformations #destruction #donkey-kong-bananza

gaming5 months ago•18 min saved

Donkey Kong Bananza Turns Everything Destructible With Voxels on Switch 2

Donkey Kong Bananza for Switch 2 uses voxel-based destruction to make almost every object breakable, with developers detailing prototyping, balancing chaos with play, and the elephant transformation, while connecting to Nintendo’s recent design shifts from Super Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart World and benefiting from Switch 2 power for bigger, richer levels.

via Game Informer|

#destruction #donkeykongbananza #gaming

world8 months ago•0 min saved

Gaza War Planner Turns to Exit

Diana Shams, displaced seven times during the Gaza conflict, had hoped to return to her undamaged home to celebrate her daughter's third birthday, but her hopes were dashed when her home was destroyed just before a ceasefire was announced, highlighting the ongoing devastation in Gaza.

via The Washington Post|

#ceasefire #destruction #displacement

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Inside Gaza: Uncertainty and Devastation Amid Military Operations

Israeli forces have extensively destroyed a neighborhood in northern Gaza, including Shijaiya, as part of a campaign to eliminate Hamas infrastructure, with ongoing military operations and no signs of militants during a journalist tour.

via AP News|

#destruction #gaza #hamas

middle-east9 months ago•4 min saved

Inside Gaza: A Rare Look at Two Years of Devastation

The BBC reports on the devastating destruction in Gaza after two years of conflict, highlighting the extensive rubble, ongoing military operations, and the fragile ceasefire amid efforts for a broader peace plan involving disarmament and international stabilization.

via BBC|

#ceasefire #destruction #gaza

politics9 months ago•1 min saved

Controversy and Change in White House Renovations

The article criticizes recent remodeling efforts at the White House, suggesting that they have damaged historically significant sections associated with past presidents and proposing that the structure should be rebuilt or restored to its original state.

via Daily Kos|

#architecture #destruction #politics

weather-and-science9 months ago•7 min saved

Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica, Causes Over 50 Deaths and Massive Damage

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused extensive destruction in Jamaica, especially in Black River where over 76% of buildings were damaged, leading to widespread power outages, infrastructure damage, and loss of life, with satellite images revealing the scale of devastation and ongoing recovery efforts.

via Bloomberg.com|

#destruction #disaster-damage #hurricane-melissa

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Hurricane Melissa Causes Widespread Damage Across Caribbean and U.S.

Hurricane Melissa, a record-setting storm that reached Category 5 strength, caused extensive damage across the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, resulting in at least 32 deaths and widespread destruction, with severe impacts in Jamaica's St Elizabeth parish and other affected areas, while warnings and evacuations continue in the region.

via BBC|

#caribbean #destruction #disaster

world10 months ago•5 min saved

Gaza's $70 Billion Reconstruction Requires Decisive Peace and International Support

Rebuilding Gaza is expected to take decades and cost around $70 billion due to extensive destruction from recent conflicts. The process faces numerous challenges, including clearing rubble, restoring services, and ensuring safety, with international aid and regional funding potentially playing key roles in the recovery effort.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#destruction #funding #gaza-reconstruction

world10 months ago•6 min saved

Gaza's Aftermath: Ceasefire Brings Hope Amid Ongoing Devastation

Palestinians returning to Gaza after a ceasefire found their homes destroyed, with large areas flattened and communities erased, leaving them in shock and facing uncertain futures amid ongoing destruction and limited resources.

via The Guardian|

#ceasefire #destruction #gaza

world10 months ago•6 min saved

Palestinians Return to Ruined Northern Gaza Amid Ceasefire and Hope

Gaza City has been heavily damaged by Israeli bombardments targeting high-rise buildings, which Israel claims were military sites used by Hamas, leading to significant destruction and displacement amid ongoing conflict.

via The Washington Post|

#conflict #destruction #gaza

world10 months ago•8 min saved

Two Years of Gaza Conflict: Devastation, Stories, and Hope for Peace

The ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza has resulted in over 67,000 Palestinian deaths, widespread destruction of infrastructure, displacement of 95% of the population, and a severe humanitarian crisis marked by shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, with accusations of genocide and extensive human suffering.

via The Guardian|

#casualties #conflict #destruction