Current Events

There is not a day where the world rests and where nothing new happens. Our world moves so fast now-a-days we can here about stuff going on in the other side of the world while it is happening without being there, but with all the technology it can sometimes end up in a horrible mess when in the hands of stupid people. On one side of the nation we have a rushing fire coming down to a halt as of May 9, 2009. But on the other side of the nation we have a very dense guy that risked many lives. Our world does not rest. source source


This week on the west coast there was another major fire in Santa Barbra called the Jesusita. The fire started in Cathedral Peak and then spread, the last count of burned homes was 80 and approximately 8700 acres. There was 30000 people evacuated with only 13 injuries overall and thankfully no deaths. So far the fire did cause a lot of damage, approximately $4.3 million. source


However today with the weathers help of less wind and a greater amount of humidity the fire slowed down and is now under greater containment. This good news is giving people the ability to go back home. With the fire still going there is no absolutes in damages but with it settling it gives people reassurance and a greater peace. Many of the people that live there are calmer about this fire than the others that have hit this area and all of this was possible because of all the firefighters and volunteers help of 4000 people also with the many resources on hand, such as 15 helicopters and14 air tankers. source


On the other side of the coast in Boston there was a trolley accident. The accident took place on the Friday night of May 9, 2009, at 7:18 pm. The location was between Park and Government Center stations. The parked two-car trolley was waiting to go into the Park station when the second two-car trolley hit the parked one. This accident involved around 100 people 50 of which were injured and taken to a nearby hospital, however thankfully none of the injuries appear to be life threatening. The most injured person was the trolley driver that at the time was texting. The 24-year-old driver later admitted to the police that he was texting when he looked up and saw the brake lights of the parked trolley in front of him, but by that time there was no way to stop. The police that found this out were furious, how could someone do such a stupid thing. source


What a crazy week in the U.S. from coast to coast we see things happen some stupid and some mysterious but all affects the way we live, think or act. Knowing what is going on around us is good so that we can learn either from peoples mistakes or where not to go but understanding what is happening is always a good thing to know.