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Dollar nears 160 yen

Dollar nears 160 yen

Financial monitors at a currency exchange company in Tokyo on Jan. 13, 2026, show the dollar rising above the 159 yen line for the first time since July 2024.

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1 month after Hong Kong fire

HONG KONG, China, Dec. 26 Kyodo - A man lays flowers near the Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 26, 2025, one month after a deadly fire that left over 160 people dead. (Kyodo)

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1 month after Hong Kong fire

1 month after Hong Kong fire

A man prays near the Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 26, 2025, one month after a deadly fire that left over 160 people dead.

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1 month after Hong Kong fire

1 month after Hong Kong fire

A man prays near the Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 26, 2025, one month after a deadly fire that left over 160 people dead.

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1 month after Hong Kong fire

1 month after Hong Kong fire

A man lays flowers near the Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 26, 2025, one month after a deadly fire that left over 160 people dead.

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1 month after Hong Kong fire

1 month after Hong Kong fire

A citizen lays flowers near the Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 26, 2025, one month after a deadly fire that left over 160 people dead.

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Beam Rotation Construction

Beam Rotation Construction

The double turn cast-in-place T-shaped beam of the Yongliu Expressway crossing the Hengliu Railway in Guangxi is undergoing rotation construction in Nanning, Guangxi, China on the early morning of December 12, 2025. The rotating section is 160 meters long for each piece, with a total weight of 32200 tons for the two pieces.

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Beam Rotation Construction

Beam Rotation Construction

The double turn cast-in-place T-shaped beam of the Yongliu Expressway crossing the Hengliu Railway in Guangxi is undergoing rotation construction in Nanning, Guangxi, China on the evening of December 11, 2025. The rotating section is 160 meters long for each piece, with a total weight of 32200 tons for the two pieces.

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Beam Rotation Construction

Beam Rotation Construction

The double turn cast-in-place T-shaped beam of the Yongliu Expressway crossing the Hengliu Railway in Guangxi is undergoing rotation construction in Nanning, Guangxi, China on the early morning of December 12, 2025. The rotating section is 160 meters long for each piece, with a total weight of 32200 tons for the two pieces.

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Beam Rotation Construction

Beam Rotation Construction

The double turn cast-in-place T-shaped beam of the Yongliu Expressway crossing the Hengliu Railway in Guangxi is undergoing rotation construction in Nanning, Guangxi, China on the early morning of December 12, 2025. The rotating section is 160 meters long for each piece, with a total weight of 32200 tons for the two pieces.

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Beam Rotation Construction

Beam Rotation Construction

The double turn cast-in-place T-shaped beam of the Yongliu Expressway crossing the Hengliu Railway in Guangxi is undergoing rotation construction in Nanning, Guangxi, China on the early morning of December 12, 2025. The rotating section is 160 meters long for each piece, with a total weight of 32200 tons for the two pieces.

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Beam Rotation Construction

Beam Rotation Construction

The double turn cast-in-place T-shaped beam of the Yongliu Expressway crossing the Hengliu Railway in Guangxi is undergoing rotation construction in Nanning, Guangxi, China on the early morning of December 12, 2025. The rotating section is 160 meters long for each piece, with a total weight of 32200 tons for the two pieces.

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Beam Rotation Construction

Beam Rotation Construction

The double turn cast-in-place T-shaped beam of the Yongliu Expressway crossing the Hengliu Railway in Guangxi is undergoing rotation construction in Nanning, Guangxi, China on the early morning of December 12, 2025. The rotating section is 160 meters long for each piece, with a total weight of 32200 tons for the two pieces.

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Beam Rotation Construction

Beam Rotation Construction

The double turn cast-in-place T-shaped beam of the Yongliu Expressway crossing the Hengliu Railway in Guangxi is undergoing rotation construction in Nanning, Guangxi, China on the evening of December 11, 2025. The rotating section is 160 meters long for each piece, with a total weight of 32200 tons for the two pieces.

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Beam Rotation Construction

Beam Rotation Construction

The double turn cast-in-place T-shaped beam of the Yongliu Expressway crossing the Hengliu Railway in Guangxi is undergoing rotation construction in Nanning, Guangxi, China on the early morning of December 12, 2025. The rotating section is 160 meters long for each piece, with a total weight of 32200 tons for the two pieces.

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Beam Rotation Construction

Beam Rotation Construction

The double turn cast-in-place T-shaped beam of the Yongliu Expressway crossing the Hengliu Railway in Guangxi is undergoing rotation construction in Nanning, Guangxi, China on the early morning of December 12, 2025. The rotating section is 160 meters long for each piece, with a total weight of 32200 tons for the two pieces.

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Beam Rotation Construction

Beam Rotation Construction

The double turn cast-in-place T-shaped beam of the Yongliu Expressway crossing the Hengliu Railway in Guangxi is undergoing rotation construction in Nanning, Guangxi, China on the evening of December 11, 2025. The rotating section is 160 meters long for each piece, with a total weight of 32200 tons for the two pieces.

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Beam Rotation Construction

Beam Rotation Construction

The double turn cast-in-place T-shaped beam of the Yongliu Expressway crossing the Hengliu Railway in Guangxi is undergoing rotation construction in Nanning, Guangxi, China on the early morning of December 12, 2025. The rotating section is 160 meters long for each piece, with a total weight of 32200 tons for the two pieces.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Hits Cat 5, Sparks Evacuations and Warnings 2

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength as it approached Jamaica, bringing winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and up to 1 meter (40 inches) of rain. The slow-moving storm was located southwest of Kingston and is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday. Authorities ordered evacuations in low-lying areas including Port Royal, opened nearly 900 shelters, and closed both international airports. Officials warned of “catastrophic” flash floods and landslides.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Hits Cat 5, Sparks Evacuations and Warnings

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength as it approached Jamaica, bringing winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and up to 1 meter (40 inches) of rain. The slow-moving storm was located southwest of Kingston and is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday. Authorities ordered evacuations in low-lying areas including Port Royal, opened nearly 900 shelters, and closed both international airports. Officials warned of “catastrophic” flash floods and landslides.

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Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (7TH DISTRICT) EIFFEL TOWER, 2018-09-14: LUMINOUS SCENOGRAPHY OF THE EIFFEL TOWER TO CELEBRATE 160 YEARS OF FRANCO-JAPANESE DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS, AS PART OF "JAPONISMES 2018" (CREATION: MOTOKO ISHII LIGHTING DESIGN) Photo by Jean Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (7TH DISTRICT) EIFFEL TOWER, 2018-09-14: LUMINOUS SCENOGRAPHY OF THE EIFFEL TOWER TO CELEBRATE 160 YEARS OF FRANCO-JAPANESE DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS, AS PART OF "JAPONISMES 2018" (CREATION: MOTOKO ISHII LIGHTING DESIGN) Photo by Jean Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (7TH DISTRICT) EIFFEL TOWER, 2018-09-14: LUMINOUS SCENOGRAPHY OF THE EIFFEL TOWER TO CELEBRATE 160 YEARS OF FRANCO-JAPANESE DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS, AS PART OF "JAPONISMES 2018" (CREATION: MOTOKO ISHII LIGHTING DESIGN) Photo by Jean Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (7TH DISTRICT) EIFFEL TOWER, 2018-09-14: LUMINOUS SCENOGRAPHY OF THE EIFFEL TOWER TO CELEBRATE 160 YEARS OF FRANCO-JAPANESE DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS, AS PART OF "JAPONISMES 2018" (CREATION: MOTOKO ISHII LIGHTING DESIGN) Photo by Jean Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 - A luxury residential building with a height of 160 meters in Hongkou District, Shanghai, China on September 22, 2025.

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Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 - A luxury residential building with a height of 160 meters in Hongkou District, Shanghai, China on September 22, 2025.

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Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 - A luxury residential building with a height of 160 meters in Hongkou District, Shanghai, China on September 22, 2025.

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Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 - A luxury residential building with a height of 160 meters in Hongkou District, Shanghai, China on September 22, 2025.

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Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 - A luxury residential building with a height of 160 meters in Hongkou District, Shanghai, China on September 22, 2025.

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Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 - A luxury residential building with a height of 160 meters in Hongkou District, Shanghai, China on September 22, 2025.

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Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 - A luxury residential building with a height of 160 meters in Hongkou District, Shanghai, China on September 22, 2025.

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Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

Luxury Residential Building in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 - A luxury residential building with a height of 160 meters in Hongkou District, Shanghai, China on September 22, 2025.

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Several emergency services collaborate in the extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Several emergency services collaborate in the extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Several emergency services collaborate in the extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Several emergency services collaborate in the extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is in "pre-warning" in case it had to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is in "pre-warning" in case it had to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is in "pre-warning" in case it had to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is on "pre-warning" in case it has to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

Wind Complicates Fire Extinguishing Efforts in Jarilla Cáceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Jerte, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The wind, which could register significant gusts, will hinder the work of extinguishing the fire in Jarilla (Cáceres), while the municipality of La Garganta is in "pre-warning" in case it had to be evacuated during this Wednesday, August 20. The fire has so far affected 16,000 hectares, with a perimeter of 160 kilometers. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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