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US: Four Injured in Metallurgical Plant Explosion in Langeloth, Pennsylvania

Four people were injured after an explosion at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company plant in Washington County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, January 29. Authorities initially issued a shelter-in-place order due to a potential hydrogen peroxide release during a chemical transfer, but the notice was later lifted after officials confirmed there was no public health threat.

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South Korea: Two Missing as Massive Fire Rages at North Chungcheong Manufacturing Plant

A massive fire broke out at a manufacturing plant in Duseong-ri, Maengdong-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, on Friday, January 30, spreading to a nearby mountain and leaving 2 person missing. Authorities issued a Level 2 fire response alert and reportedly investigated the whereabouts of two employees inside the factory building.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 3

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 2

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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Fire drill at Horyu-ji temple

IKARUGA, Japan, Jan. 26 Kyodo - Monks and firefighters participate in an annual fire drill at the World Heritage-listed Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 26, 2026. The date was designated in 1955 as a day for raising awareness about protecting cultural assets from fire after one of Horyu-ji temple buildings burned down on the same day in 1949. (Kyodo)

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Fire drill at Horyu-ji temple

Monks and firefighters participate in an annual fire drill at the World Heritage-listed Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 26, 2026. The date was designated in 1955 as a day for raising awareness about protecting cultural assets from fire after one of Horyu-ji temple buildings burned down on the same day in 1949.

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Fire drill at Horyu-ji temple

Monks and firefighters participate in an annual fire drill at the World Heritage-listed Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 26, 2026. The date was designated in 1955 as a day for raising awareness about protecting cultural assets from fire after one of Horyu-ji temple buildings burned down on the same day in 1949.

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Fire drill at Horyu-ji temple

Monks and firefighters participate in an annual fire drill at the World Heritage-listed Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 26, 2026. The date was designated in 1955 as a day for raising awareness about protecting cultural assets from fire after one of Horyu-ji temple buildings burned down on the same day in 1949.

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Mexico: Massive Fire Destroys Plastics Factory in Xochimilco, Mexico City

A massive fire broke out at a 2,000-square-meter plastics factory in the La Noria area of Xochimilco, Mexico City, on Thursday, January 22, forcing at least 50 people to evacuate. Firefighters and Navy personnel brought the fire under control after several hours of work.

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[Breaking News]Fire festival in Wakayama

KUSHIMOTO, Japan, Jan. 19 Kyodo - A 100,000 square-meter turf-covered field on a cape facing the Pacific Ocean is burned as a fire festival is held in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Chile: Deadly Wildfires Kill at Least 19, Destroy Hundreds of Homes 2

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, as strong winds and warm temperatures continue to fuel the blazes in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Authorities have declared disaster zones and deployed soldiers, while firefighters battle ongoing and newly ignited fires.

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

(260120) -- BEIJING, January 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Photo taken on January 19, 2026 shows a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Photo taken on January 19, 2026 shows a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

A resident cleans a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Photo taken on January 19, 2026 shows a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Port After Storm - Palestine

Displaced Palestinians gather around a fire to keep warm along the Gaza Port on January 16, 2026, after severe winter winds struck the enclave. A fragile ceasefire has held since October, following a war triggered by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, which left nearly 80 percent of Gaza's buildings destroyed or damaged, according to UN data. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Port After Storm - Palestine

Displaced Palestinians gather around a fire to keep warm along the Gaza Port on January 16, 2026, after severe winter winds struck the enclave. A fragile ceasefire has held since October, following a war triggered by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, which left nearly 80 percent of Gaza's buildings destroyed or damaged, according to UN data. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chile: Deadly Wildfires Kill at Least 19, Destroy Hundreds of Homes

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, as strong winds and warm temperatures continue to fuel the blazes in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Authorities have declared disaster zones and deployed soldiers, while firefighters battle ongoing and newly ignited fires.

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China: Electric Scooter Suddenly Catches Fire at Busy Intersection in Huizhou

A woman waiting at a red light in Huizhou, Guangdong, faced a dangerous situation on Monday, January 5, when her electric scooter unexpectedly caught fire. Thick white smoke rapidly poured out from the battery area.

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World Economic Forum in Davos

Luggage set on fire during a protest in Zurich on Jan. 19, 2026, against the annual World Economic Forum held in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.

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US: Prescribed Burning Starts in Lake Havasu, Sending Massive Smoke

Massive smoke was seen on the horizon north of Lake Havasu City on Monday, January 19, as prescribed burning started at Lake Havasu National Wildlife Refuge near Topock. Access to burn areas is being restricted during active operations for public safety.

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chile: 19 Dead, Over 50,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Threaten Concepción

On Sunday, January 18, Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe across two regions as deadly wildfires claimed at least 19 lives. More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from the Ñuble and Biobío regions. President Boric warned that the death toll is expected to rise as search teams reach devastated areas. Blistering heat and strong winds have severely hampered firefighting efforts, with temperatures soaring to 100°F (38°C) on Sunday, January 18.

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Smoke rages from the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

A rescuer works at the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 19, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

This photo taken on January 19, 2026 shows the fire site at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 18, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

People gather near a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 18, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14 Dead in Shopping Center Fire - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on January 18, 2026. The death toll from a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi rose to 14 on Monday morning after rescue teams recovered more bodies during a search operation, officials said. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM