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Train Derailment Spills Logs, Closing Road and Train Tracks

Witnesses say they've noticed trains moving through the area at higher speeds than usual.

(TALBOT, OR) - A northbound Portland & Western Railroad train carrying logs derailed Wednesday afternoon at a crossing on Marlatt Rd. just north of Talbot.

Jefferson Rural Fire Protection District (JRFPD) was dispatched at 5:02 p.m. to respond to the incident after neighbors noticed the accident.

Officials Render Explosive Device Near Scotts Mills Safe

Many roads were blocked as crews took care of the suspicious device.

(SILVERTON, OR) - Traffic patterns have been restored in east Marion County after local fire and police agencies responded to an explosive device that was located on a roadside.

Salem House Fire - a Reminder of the Need for Firework Safety

Kids were spotted by a neighbor playing with fireworks shortly before a house fire broke out.

(SALEM) - A house fire this evening in Salem tonight reminds us of the very serious danger the 4th of July represents across America.

No End in Sight to Colorado Fire Weather

The air over the region is much too dry to allow the rain falling at cloud level in the storm to reach the ground.

(STATE COLLEGE, PA Accuweather.com) - A lack of drenching rainfall could continue through much of the summer over Colorado and neighboring areas, adding to wildfire woes.

Gusty Storms Threaten Massive Colorado Wildfire

More than 32,000 people have been ordered to evacuate across El Paso county, Colo., including nearly 10,000 in the city limits of Colorado Springs.

(STATE COLLEGE, PA Accuweather.com) - A large and growing wildfire burning out of control near Colorado Springs, Colo., has destroyed numerous homes and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people on Tuesday.

Colorado Springs Ravaged by Fire

Mandatory Evacuation: Everything N & w of Garden of the Gods Road and I-25 and the Air Force Academy; S of Garden of the Gods Road, west of Centennial Blvd, south to Fillmore St. and Fontmore Road, east of 30th Street, north and west of Gateway Road.

(WOODLAND PARK, CO) - Colorado Springs is the scene of a massive fire that has threatened residents and led to large evacuations.

The AP reports that the fire has already affected mre than 2,100 residents. Heavy smoke is billowing from this wildfire that has already claimed several homes located near Colorado Springs.

Woodburn High School: Scene of Three Alarm Fire, all Students Evacuated

Parents should rest assured that by all accounts the students and employees are safe.

(WOODBURN, OR) - A very serious fire broke out at Oregon's Woodburn High School this morning. From all reports there were no injuries. Students have been evacuated from the premises and we are told it was an orderly event and that students and staff acted in a safe manner.

It is too soon to know what started the fire, or all of the circumstances.

Coleman Out as Dismore Returns to Power

While the mayoral race is still in doubt, Labour is also celebrating substantial gains in country-wide local elections.

(LONDON Barnet & Whetstone) - LABOUR’S Andrew Dismore will represent Barnet and Camden after wresting the London Assembly seat from Tory incumbent Brian Coleman.

Mr Dismore took the seat with 74,677 votes compared to Mr Coleman’s 53,378, while Green Party candidate Audrey Poppy took third place, with Lib Dem Chris Richards and Fresh Choice For London’s Michael Corby taking fourth and fifth place.

Springfield Man Arrested For Causing Injury Motorcycle Crash on Hwy 126W

A ill-mannered driver nearly costs a biker his life.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Today, Oregon State Police arrested the driver of a vehicle that caused a motorcyclist to lose control and crash along Highway 126W west of Veneta early Sunday evening.

East Bound Lanes of Hwy 22W Near Rosemont Exit in Salem Closed Due to Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision

The eastbound lanes of Hwy 22W were re-opened at 11:15 p.m.

(SALEM) - At 8;41 P.M., officers of the Salem Police Department responded to Hwy 22W near the Rosemont Exit on a report of a male running in traffic attempting to get struck by passing motorists.

Lieutenant Keith A. Blair with the Salem Police Department's Patrol Division, says additional reports indicated that citizens were attempting to subdue the male to prevent him from continuing his actions.