debris
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Images from the scene show a crater-sized hole in a residential road, with fire and pieces of concrete and debris from the Learjet 60 aircraft scattered.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Full beach closures are rare and usually happen only during significant emergencies such as raw sewage main breaks, fire debris incidents or dangerous weather conditions including lightning strikes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
"Search and rescue teams are continuing intensive, coordinated operations to locate any other victims who may be trapped under the debris," the minister said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
A spokesperson for Translink said that some bus services were diverted over the weekend due to fallen debris and rail restrictions were put in place in affected areas.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
The only things they had to contend with were downed trees and flying debris.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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