Fireworks depot blaze kills two
Fire rages at a fireworks depot on 3rd December 2006 near Halland, East Sussex in England. Emergency services confirmed that two fireman have been killed in the incident. At least 12 others have been injured, some seriously, in the fire at the Festival Fireworks factory. Eye-witnesses reported seeing a huge mushroom cloud of smoke from several miles away and explosions of fireworks which sent debris through the air.

Twelve ambulances, 10 fire engines, and an air ambulance attended the premises.

Plane forced down by the wind
A PLANE was forced to make an emergency landing after a woman passenger lit matches to disguise the scent of flatulence. The Dallas-bound American Airlines jet was diverted to Nashville after several passengers reported smelling burning sulphur.

All 99 passengers and five crew were taken off and screened while the plane was searched and luggage screened. Full story more..

Tornado hits London
Many people spent the night (7th December 2006) in a respite centre after a tornado ripped through several streets in north-west London. Up to 150 houses and many cars were damaged when the freak weather hit the Kensal Rise area. One man in his 50s suffered a serious head injury and five were treated for minor injuries and shock.

Fire services have sealed six roads in a zone covering a quarter of a square mile and searched at least 100 homes.