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Japan: Massive fire forces evacuation of over 170 buildings in Oita

A large fire broke out in the southern Japanese city of Oita, prompting authorities to evacuate more than 170 buildings and leaving one elderly resident missing, according to local officials. The blaze started on Wednesday during a period of strong winds, which helped the flames spread quickly toward......

Multiple vehicles catch fire near red fort in Delhi, several injured

Emergency services in New Delhi responded on Monday to a fire that engulfed multiple vehicles near the historic Red Fort in the city’s old town. Firefighters reported that between eight and twenty vehicles caught fire before the blaze was brought under control. Local......

Bordeaux: 16-year-old girl dies after being hit by a tram

A tragic accident occurred overnight from Sunday to Monday, October 13, 2025, on quai Richelieu, near the Miroir d’Eau in central Bordeaux. Around 12:40 a.m., a 16-year-old girl was fatally struck by a tram on line C. Despite the quick arrival of emergency services,......

Spain deploys army as wildfires rage in western regions

Wildfires persist as Spain battles prolonged heatwave Spain continues to face relentless wildfires in its northwest and western regions, with army units deployed to support firefighters battling the blazes. The fires come amid the country’s third week of heatwave alerts, with high temperatures......

Spain declares national pre-emergency phase as wildfires rage

Government activates emergency response amid severe wildfires Spain’s government has declared a pre-emergency phase under the General State Emergency Plan (PLEGEM) as wildfires sweep across multiple regions. The Interior Ministry announced the activation early Tuesday, August 12, amid escalating......

Partial flight operations resume at Marseille airport after wildfire disruption

Air traffic at Marseille-Provence Airport resumed partially on Tuesday evening after being suspended for several hours due to a massive wildfire near the city. According to airport authorities, operations restarted around 9:30 p.m. local time to allow for late evening departures, arrivals, and select......

Heavy Rains in Beijing: 44 Dead, Authorities Admit “Shortcomings”

Beijing has been hit by devastating heavy rains that resulted in the deaths of 44 people and left nine missing, local authorities confirmed on Thursday. The city and surrounding northern China regions have faced severe flooding, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate their homes. Xia Linmao, a senior......

Massive fireworks explosion sparks fire and evacuation in yolo county

A devastating explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Yolo County, California, near the community of Esparto, caused a massive fire and forced mandatory evacuations. Occurring shortly before 6 p.m., the blast sent towering black smoke into the sky, visible for miles, and triggered multiple secondary......

Deadly floods in southwestern China force mass evacuations

At least six people have died and more than 80,000 residents have been displaced after severe flooding hit China’s southwestern Guizhou province this week. The disaster, triggered by torrential rains, led to the activation of the highest-level emergency flood response in the region. Since Tuesday,......