Downed power lines, house explosion prompts evacuation of Yeadon neighborhood

Downed power lines, house explosion prompts evacuation of Yeadon neighborhood

A large tree fell around 9 a.m. Saturday, taking down power lines, causing six homes to be evacuated and creating a great deal of chaos throughout the day in Yeadon.

A large tree fell around 9 a.m. Saturday, taking down power lines, causing six homes to be evacuated and creating a great deal of chaos throughout the day in Yeadon.

Residents evacuated after downed wires at Yeadon apartments
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Residents evacuated after downed wires at Yeadon apartments

Officials say weather played a role in the evacuation of a Yeadon apartment complex, after downed trees pulled down wires, leading to downed utility poles, which led to a fire.

Officials say weather played a role in the evacuation of a Yeadon apartment complex, after downed trees pulled down wires, leading to downed utility poles, which led to a fire.

Tropical Storm Ophelia blasts mid-Atlantic coast after North Carolina landfall as power outages climb

Tropical Storm Ophelia blasts mid-Atlantic coast after North Carolina landfall as power outages climb

The fierce winds on the East Coast have caused over 50,000 power outages so far, and those numbers are expected to climb as the tropical storm-force gusts cause property damage and topple trees and power lines.

The fierce winds on the East Coast have caused over 50,000 power outages so far, and those numbers are expected to climb as the tropical storm-force gusts cause property damage and topple trees and power lines.

Ocean City businesses, residents prepare for Ophelia
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Ocean City businesses, residents prepare for Ophelia

In Ocean City, New Jersey, many are keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Ophelia rolling in. It is the calm before the storm as some say.

In Ocean City, New Jersey, many are keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Ophelia rolling in. It is the calm before the storm as some say.

Hurricane Watch issued for North Carolina coast ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s powerful impacts, landfall

Hurricane Watch issued for North Carolina coast ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s powerful impacts, landfall

Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen organized and strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday as it moves toward North Carolina. A Hurricane watch has been issued for parts of eastern North Carolina due to the storm reaching near hurricane strength.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen organized and strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday as it moves toward North Carolina. A Hurricane watch has been issued for parts of eastern North Carolina due to the storm reaching near hurricane strength.

PECO talks storm preps
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PECO talks storm preps

PECO and Drew Anderson discuss storm preps in advance Tropical Storm Ophelia.

PECO and Drew Anderson discuss storm preps in advance Tropical Storm Ophelia.

Jersey shore residents, visitors prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia

Jersey shore residents, visitors prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia

The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia are already being felt at the Jersey shore. Not all who are down the shore are experienced in dealing with tropical systems, but some in Margate feel up to the task.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia are already being felt at the Jersey shore. Not all who are down the shore are experienced in dealing with tropical systems, but some in Margate feel up to the task.

Jersey shore prepares for Tropical Storm Ophelia
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Jersey shore prepares for Tropical Storm Ophelia

The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia are already being felt at the Jersey shore. Not all who are down the shore are experienced in dealing with tropical systems, but some in Margate feel up to the task.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia are already being felt at the Jersey shore. Not all who are down the shore are experienced in dealing with tropical systems, but some in Margate feel up to the task.

Lahaina residents brace for return to wildfire burn zone, unsure of what they'll find

Lahaina residents brace for return to wildfire burn zone, unsure of what they'll find

Maui authorities will escort some people back into the areas devastated by the Lahaina fire, which killed at least 97 people and demolished thousands of buildings.

Maui authorities will escort some people back into the areas devastated by the Lahaina fire, which killed at least 97 people and demolished thousands of buildings.

Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common

Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common

A report released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to see the most dramatic increases in premiums.

A report released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to see the most dramatic increases in premiums.

Fall foliage 2023: Survey reveals top hidden gems to visit in the US

Fall foliage 2023: Survey reveals top hidden gems to visit in the US

Mixbook, a photo book brand, surveyed 3,000 for their top hidden gems they want to visit to see fall foliage this year. Did yours make the list?

Mixbook, a photo book brand, surveyed 3,000 for their top hidden gems they want to visit to see fall foliage this year. Did yours make the list?