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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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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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UK: Commuter Bus Evacuated After Bursting Into Flames in Merseyside

An Arriva commuter bus was evacuated after it burst into flames on Ormskirk Road in Aintree on Friday, January 16. Authorities confirmed that all passengers and the driver escaped safely without injuries, though the blaze caused significant traffic delays near Aintree Shopping Park.

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Japan: Uncontained Forest Fire Expands Across Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi

The forest fire on Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi Prefecture scorched approximately 383 hectares since it first ignited on January 8. While authorities lifted evacuation orders for local residents on Sunday, January 18, the blaze remains uncontained with no reported injuries.

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Japan: Uncontained Forest Fire Expands Across Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi 2

The forest fire on Mount Ougiyama in Yamanashi Prefecture scorched approximately 383 hectares since it first ignited on January 8. While authorities lifted evacuation orders for local residents on Sunday, January 18, the blaze remains uncontained with no reported injuries.

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire and smoke rages at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire and smoke rages at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

A firefighter tries to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht 2

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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UK: Major Factory Fire Sends Thick Smoke Across Wolverhampton

A major factory fire broke out on Sunbeam Street in Wolverhampton shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, sending a large plume of smoke visible for miles. Firefighters from West Midlands and Staffordshire deployed more than 20 fire engines and specialist vehicles as residents were advised to avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed.

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UK: Major Rail Disruption After Fire Breaks Out Near Tracks of Peckham Station

Around 15 firefighters tackled a track fire between Queen’s Road Peckham and South Bermondsey on Tuesday night, January 13. While a small section of the track was destroyed, no injuries were reported and the Peckham Station was safely evacuated. The incident caused major disruption to London Overground and Southern services, though normal service has since resumed.

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[breaking News]Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 9 Kyodo - Firefighters attend to a blaze in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Switzerland: Train Horns Sound in Geneva During Nationwide Tribute to Fire Victims

Geneva joined the rest of Switzerland on Friday, January 9, in observing a minute of silence at 2 p.m. to honor the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, a deadly blaze in the Swiss resort town on New Year's Eve that killed 40 people and left many others injured.

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Australia: Three Missing in Victoria as Heatwave Fuels Catastrophic Fire Conditions

Three people, including a child, have been reported missing after a home burned down in Longwood on Friday, January 9, as catastrophic bushfires sweep through Victoria and South Australia. Authorities remain on high alert with dozens of towns under threat and multiple properties already destroyed by the out-of-control blazes.

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Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Firefighters attend to a blaze in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Philippines: Davao Mall Fire Forces Evacuation, No Injuries Reported

A fire gutted the third floor of Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Davao City on Friday afternoon, January 2, forcing an evacuation. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

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US: Massive Structure Fire Reported Near Glendale in Denver 2

A third-alarm fire was reported at the construction site on Leetsdale Drive and Holly Street in Denver on Friday night, January 2, forcing road closures. This is a developing story.

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US: Massive Structure Fire Reported Near Glendale in Denver

A massive structure fire was reported near Glendale and Cherry Creek in Denver on Friday night, January 2.

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China: Quick-Thinking Resident on Floor Above Extinguishes Balcony Fire

On December 10 in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, a quick-thinking neighbor used a firefighting hose from the floor above to extinguish a fire on a resident's balcony. The neighbor also shouted to alert the resident, successfully knocking down the flames before the fire could spread further.

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Netherlands: Historic Vondel Church in Amsterdam Destroyed by Massive New Year’s Fire

A massive fire devastated the historic 154-year-old Vondel Church in Amsterdam shortly after midnight on New Year's Day, causing its 50-meter tower and roof to collapse. While approximately 90 households were evacuated as a precaution, authorities confirmed there were no injuries.

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Chile: Wildfire Burns Hundreds of Hectares in Las Condes, Santiago

A wildfire broke out on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the San Carlos de Apoquindo area of Las Condes, northeastern Santiago, prompting a large emergency response. The blaze, known as Plaza Sur, has burned at least 470 hectares near the Claro Arena stadium, though no homes or critical infrastructure have been affected. Strong winds and limited water access have hampered firefighting efforts, but authorities say the fire’s intensity is decreasing while containment work continues.

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Philippines: Three Injured as Third-Alarm Fire Breaks Out in Pasay City

A third-alarm fire tore through a residential area in Pasay City, Metro Manila on Saturday afternoon, December 27, injuring three people. The Bureau of Fire Protection reported that the fire destroyed around 100 houses, prompting approximately 200 families to be displaced.

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US: Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out at Historic Waterfront Building in Portland, Maine

A massive three-alarm fire broke out on Friday evening, December 26, at Custom House Wharf on the historic working waterfront in Portland, Maine. The cause of the fire and whether anyone has been injured were unknown as of writing.

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China: Massive Fire Engulfs Biotechnology Factory in Hebei

A major fire broke out at a biotechnology company in northern China, sending towering flames and thick smoke around a high-rise factory building. The fire erupted on December 11, 2025, at Guoxu Biotechnology Company in Fuping County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. The video shows the multi-story industrial building fully engulfed in flames, with heavy black smoke billowing into the sky. Local fire authorities said the blaze was caused by the ignition of insulation materials inside the factory. Firefighters extinguished the fire after about two and a half hours, and no casualties were reported.

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Japan: Car Bursts Into Flames After Hit by Train in Kyoto, Leaving Driver Dead 3

A train collided with a car at a railroad crossing near Shin-Hosono Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line in Kyoto on Saturday, December 20, causing the car to burst into flames. Police said a body was found in the driver’s seat of the car. The vehicle had reportedly rear-ended another car that was stopped at the crossing before entering it and being struck by the train.

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Japan: Car Bursts Into Flames After Hit by Train in Kyoto, Leaving Driver Dead 2

A train collided with a car at a railroad crossing near Shin-Hosono Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line in Kyoto on Saturday, December 20, causing the car to burst into flames. Police said a body was found in the driver’s seat of the car. The vehicle had reportedly rear-ended another car that was stopped at the crossing before entering it and being struck by the train.

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Japan: Car Bursts Into Flames After Hit by Train in Kyoto, Leaving Driver Dead

A train collided with a car at a railroad crossing near Shin-Hosono Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line in Kyoto on Saturday, December 20, causing the car to burst into flames. Police said a body was found in the driver’s seat of the car. The vehicle had reportedly rear-ended another car that was stopped at the crossing before entering it and being struck by the train.

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US: Grass Fire Forces Evacuations Near Cheyenne, Wyoming

A fast-moving grass fire driven by strong winds broke out Wednesday, December 17 near Cheyenne, southeast Wyoming, forcing evacuations in the Winchester Hills area. The blaze threatened nearby homes, and firefighters continue to respond. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.

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France: Bus Catches Fire in Le Raincy

On Wednesday morning, December 10, a Route 602 bus caught fire at a bus stop in Le Raincy. The blaze led to a gas leak which needed the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

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China: Massive Fire Engulfs Building in Nanjing

On November 14, 2025, in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, a huge blaze broke out at a complex. Flames engulfed the building, sending thick black smoke spiraling into the clouds. The terrifying footage showed the fire spreading rapidly inside the structure. Chinese viewers expressed shock and concern, saying it was unimaginable how dangerous it would be if anyone were trapped inside. The video served as a grim reminder of the importance of fire safety and prevention.

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Australia: Disaster Declared After Fast-Moving Bushfire Devastates NSW Central Coast

A fast-moving bushfire tore through Koolewong in New South Wales on Saturday, December 6, destroying at least 12 homes. Natural disasters were declared in six areas as more than 20 fires still remained uncontained across the state.

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Hubble Seeks Clusters in Lost Galaxy

Handout Photo shows NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, which is situated about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Through a small telescope, this galaxy appears extremely faint, giving it the nickname ‘Lost Galaxy’. With a mirror spanning nearly eight feet (2.4 meters) across and its location above Earth’s light-obscuring atmosphere, Hubble can easily observe dim galaxies like NGC 4535 and pick out features like its massive spiral arms and central bar of stars. This image features NGC 4535’s young star clusters, which dot the galaxy’s spiral arms. Glowing-pink clouds surround many of these bright-blue star groupings. These clouds, called H II (‘H-two’) regions, are a sign that the galaxy is home to especially young, hot, and massive stars that blaze with high-energy radiation. Such massive stars shake up their surroundings by heating their birth clouds with powerful stellar winds, eventually exploding as supernovae. The image incorporat

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Hong Kong: Long Lines of Mourners at Tai Po High-Rise Fire Site

On November 30, near the site of the high-rise apartment fire in the Tai Po district that occurred on Wednesday, November 26, a long line of people visiting to pay their respects was seen. Hundreds laid flowers, wrote messages, and prayed for the victims, The Wang Fuk Court fire has so far claimed 159 lives, and around 30 people remain unaccounted for. This video shows the line of people stretching all the way to Lam Tsuen River.

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US: Fire Erupts at Four-Story Apartment in Holyoke, MA

A massive fire erupted at a four-story apartment building on High Street in Holyoke, MA, on Tuesday, December 2, displacing dozens of residents. According to reports, there were no injuries, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

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US: No Injuries, Fire Erupts at Raleigh Convention Center Roof

A natural gas-related fire broke out on the roof of the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday night, December 1. Seventeen people were inside, but no injuries were reported.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Under-Construction Glasgow Luxury Flats

A major fire broke out Monday afternoon, December 1, at the Park Pavilions luxury apartment development, an eight-story building under construction in Glasgow’s Battlefield area. Smoke was seen billowing from the penthouse, and a window frame reportedly fell as the flames intensified. Seven to eight fire engines and a high-reach vehicle responded, and firefighters brought the blaze under control with no reported injuries.

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China: Charging Mobile Phone Suddenly Explodes in Jiangsu Office

A video from Jiangsu, China, captured the moment a mobile phone suddenly exploded while charging beside a desk in an office on July 11, 2025. The device instantly burst into flames, forcing colleagues to rush over with a fire extinguisher to put out the fire.

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Yanardag Burning Mountain Scenic Area - Azerbaijan

Flames blaze in rock fissures at Yanardag on the Absheron Peninsula in Azerbaijan on November 28, 2025. Known as "the burning mountain," Yanardag is a national natural heritage site of Azerbaijan. The everlasting flames here originate from natural gas that leaks through rock fissures. Photo by Chen Junfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yanardag Burning Mountain Scenic Area - Azerbaijan

Flames blaze in rock fissures at Yanardag on the Absheron Peninsula in Azerbaijan on November 28, 2025. Known as "the burning mountain," Yanardag is a national natural heritage site of Azerbaijan. The everlasting flames here originate from natural gas that leaks through rock fissures. Photo by Chen Junfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico: 1 Dead as Illegal Fireworks Storage Sparks Explosion in Pesquería

A powerful explosion caused by the illegal storage of pyrotechnics erupted at a home in Pesquería, Nuevo León, Mexico, on Friday, November 28, leaving at least one person dead and several others injured. The blast severely damaged four houses and prompted evacuation of the Los Olmos neighborhood.

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US: Massive Fire Engulfs Historic Warehouses in Downtown St. Louis, Missouri

A massive fire broke out at the historic Crunden Martin Warehouse complex in St. Louis early Friday morning, November 28, burning multiple vacant warehouses. The fire was contained, but flare-ups are expected.

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Hong Kong: Dozens Dead, Massive Fire Engulfs Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po District 2

A No. 5 alarm fire tore through Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday, November 26, engulfing seven of eight 31-story public housing towers wrapped in bamboo scaffolding. Thick smoke triggered evacuations, roads were shut, debris fell, and firefighters and police responded at scale. Officials confirmed over 90 deaths, with nearly 300 still missing. This video shows black smoke still billowing from the buildings the next day.

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Hong Kong: Dozens Dead, Massive Fire Engulfs Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po District

A No. 5 alarm fire tore through Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday, November 26, engulfing seven of eight 31-story public housing towers wrapped in bamboo scaffolding. Thick smoke triggered evacuations, roads were shut, debris fell, and firefighters and police responded at scale. Officials confirmed over 90 deaths, with nearly 300 still missing.