Social Rundown: Denver's sad incidents and beautiful Lunar Eclipse

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Denver explosion at assisted living
An assisted living in Denver, Colorado, has gone under investigation as an explosion has injured more than 10 people and displaced dozens. According to The Denver Post, construction crews were working near the senior facility when they hit a power line, which caused the explosion. It was also said that staff members and first responders worked tirelessly to find places for the residents to go as they loaded them onto buses.
Denver Internation Airport Fire
Passengers onboard American Airlines Flight 1006 were evacuated at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, after the aircraft caught fire.
The plane traveling from Colorado Springs Airport to DFW International Airport was diverted and safely landed at Denver International Airport. According to the FAA, the aircraft`s engine caught fire after landing and while taxiing to the gate, and passengers were evacuated using the slides. The FAA said they were investigating the incident.
Total Lunar Eclipse
What a beautiful sight! Yesterday, a total Lunar Eclipse occurred, and many people worldwide tuned in.
In South America, specifically Chile, we saw the red moon, which occurs when the earth casts a shadow that can partially or totally block out the moon. Lunar Eclipses can occur anywhere from four to seven times a year.
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