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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

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US: Wildfire Scorches Over 560 Acres at Camp Pendleton, Prompting Evacuations

A fast-moving brush fire broke out at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California on Wednesday, June 10, scorching more than 560 acres before crews halted its forward progress by Thursday morning. The fire prompted evacuation warnings for nearby Oceanside neighborhoods and a golf course on base.

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Japan: Arima Inari Shrine Engulfed in Fire, Priest Couple Hurt 2

A fire broke out late Tuesday night, June 9 at Arima Inari Shrine near the Arima Onsen hot spring resort in Kobe, Japan, destroying the shrine office and other structures. The head priest and his wife, both in their 80s, sustained minor injuries, while guests at a nearby hotel were temporarily evacuated to a sister property. Firefighters faced significant challenges reaching the site due to approximately 200 steps leading to the shrine, and it took around five hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

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China: Huge Rock Falls Onto Road Moments After Car Passes in Xinjiang

A dashcam video captured a close call on a rain-soaked road in Karamay, Xinjiang, northwestern China, on June 7, 2026. Just after an oncoming car passed, a huge rock broke off a mountain and rolled onto the road, stopping directly in front of the dashcam driver's vehicle. The driver stopped in time and narrowly avoided a collision.

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Japan: Arima Inari Shrine Engulfed in Fire, Priest Couple Hurt

A fire broke out late Tuesday night, June 9 at Arima Inari Shrine near the Arima Onsen hot spring resort in Kobe, Japan, destroying the shrine office and other structures. The head priest and his wife, both in their 80s, sustained minor injuries, while guests at a nearby hotel were temporarily evacuated to a sister property. Firefighters faced significant challenges reaching the site due to approximately 200 steps leading to the shrine, and it took around five hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

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Belgium: Fire Engulfs 400 Tonnes of Scrap Cars at Metal Recycling Plant Near Mons

A large fire broke out Monday evening, June 8 at Comet Sambre, a metal recycling facility in Obourg, near Mons, Belgium, igniting around 400 tonnes of crushed car carcasses. Thick black smoke was visible for kilometers, prompting authorities to advise residents to stay indoors. Around 30 firefighters from five stations responded, with no injuries reported. Lithium batteries accidentally mixed in with scrap metal are believed to have caused the blaze.

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Spain: Fire Ravages Arcofrut Cooperative in Lleida, Prompting Evacuations

Firefighters brought a major blaze under control on Tuesday morning, June 9, at the Arcofrut fruit cooperative in Lleida, Spain, after it broke out late Monday night, June 8 and spread rapidly through the facility's exterior and two of its three warehouses. Four people suffered minor injuries, nearby residents were briefly evacuated over fears of an ammonia tank explosion, and authorities are investigating whether the fire was deliberately set after indications it may have started at two separate points.

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UK: Major Fire Breaks Out at Bermondsey Recycling Center 2

A major fire broke out at a recycling center on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, south London, on Monday, June 8. Rail services in and out of London Bridge faced significant disruption, and residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke in the area.

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US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire in San Diego’s Sorrento Valley Prompts Evacuation Orders

A fast-moving brush fire broke out on Monday, June 8, near Sorrento Valley Boulevard in San Diego, prompting evacuation orders for the surrounding area.

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UK: Major Fire Breaks Out at Bermondsey Recycling Center

A major fire broke out at a recycling center on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, south London, on Monday, June 8. Rail services in and out of London Bridge faced significant disruption, and residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke in the area.

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Spain: Massive Blaze Breaks Out at Honda Motorcycle Factory Near Barcelona

A major structural fire broke out on Friday, June 5, at the Montesa Honda motorcycle factory in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, near Barcelona, prompting the evacuation of around 150 workers from the facility and surrounding buildings. Authorities reported no injuries.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Los Garres, Murcia, Prompting Evacuation 4

A wildfire broke out Tuesday, June 2 in Los Garres, Murcia, southern Spain, forcing the evacuation of around 100 residents as flames threatened homes. Those evacuated have since been allowed to return. As of Wednesday morning, June 3, the fire had burned approximately 177 hectares and remained active, with a 300-meter front persisting on the upper hillside. Over 400 personnel, including military units and aerial assets, continue firefighting operations. Authorities say there is no current risk to residents or properties.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Los Garres, Murcia, Prompting Evacuation 2

A wildfire broke out Tuesday, June 2 in Los Garres, Murcia, southern Spain, forcing the evacuation of around 100 residents as flames threatened homes. Those evacuated have since been allowed to return. As of Wednesday morning, June 3, the fire had burned approximately 177 hectares and remained active, with a 300-meter front persisting on the upper hillside. Over 400 personnel, including military units and aerial assets, continue firefighting operations. Authorities say there is no current risk to residents or properties.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Los Garres, Murcia, Prompting Evacuation 3

A wildfire broke out Tuesday, June 2 in Los Garres, Murcia, southern Spain, forcing the evacuation of around 100 residents as flames threatened homes. Those evacuated have since been allowed to return. As of Wednesday morning, June 3, the fire had burned approximately 177 hectares and remained active, with a 300-meter front persisting on the upper hillside. Over 400 personnel, including military units and aerial assets, continue firefighting operations. Authorities say there is no current risk to residents or properties.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Los Garres, Murcia, Prompting Evacuation

A wildfire broke out Tuesday, June 2 in Los Garres, Murcia, southern Spain, forcing the evacuation of around 100 residents as flames threatened homes. Those evacuated have since been allowed to return. As of Wednesday morning, June 3, the fire had burned approximately 177 hectares and remained active, with a 300-meter front persisting on the upper hillside. Over 400 personnel, including military units and aerial assets, continue firefighting operations. Authorities say there is no current risk to residents or properties.

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Ireland: Gorse Fire Breaks Out on Bray Head Amid Prolonged Hot and Dry Weather 2

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area.

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Ireland: Aftermath of Gorse Fire Leaves Bray Head Hillside Blackened

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area. This video shows the burned Bray Head on May 31.

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China: Tourists Watch Rocks Crumble From Cliff Behind Tianmen Cave in Zhangjiajie

A large section of surface rock broke away from the mountain behind Tianmen Cave at the Tianmen Mountain scenic area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, as tourists watched from a distance. Authorities confirmed the rockfall occurred in a non-sightseeing zone and no one was injured.

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Ireland: Gorse Fire Breaks Out on Bray Head Amid Prolonged Hot and Dry Weather

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area.

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Canada: Wildfire in Alberta Forces Evacuations Near Edmonton

A wildfire broke out Thursday, May 28 in Barrhead County, northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, prompting a state of local emergency. Evacuation orders were issued for the Summerlea and Thunder Lake subdivisions. Firefighting crews have since contained structural fires in the area, allowing Summerlea residents to return home, while Thunder Lake residents remain evacuated.

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US: Chemical Plant Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Southwest Chicago Suburb

A large fire broke out Wednesday evening at the Koppers chemical plant in Stickney, a southwest suburb of Chicago, sending a massive plume of dark smoke visible for miles along Interstate 55. The blaze was subsequently extinguished, and air quality testing showed no impact on the surrounding area, though residents were advised to keep their windows closed as a precaution.

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Behind Jewish Supermarket in North London 2

A large fire broke out behind Kosher Kingdom, a Jewish supermarket on Golders Green Road in north-west London, on Wednesday morning, May 27, sending thick black smoke billowing above the surrounding streets. The London Fire Brigade received the first of dozens of emergency calls at 6:47 a.m., and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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[Breaking News]Wildfire in Hiroshima Pref.

FUKUYAMA, Japan, May 19 Kyodo -Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a helicopter engaging in firefighting operations in Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on May 18, 2026. The fire, which broke out the previous day, was later put under control. (Kyodo)

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Behind Jewish Supermarket in North London

A large fire broke out behind Kosher Kingdom, a Jewish supermarket on Golders Green Road in north-west London, on Wednesday morning, May 27, sending thick black smoke billowing above the surrounding streets. The London Fire Brigade received the first of dozens of emergency calls at 6:47 a.m., and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations 2

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Six-Alarm Junkyard Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Opa-locka, Miami

A massive junkyard fire broke out around 5 p.m. on Monday, May 25, near Northwest 135th Street and Cairo Lane in Opa-locka, Miami-Dade County. The 6-alarm blaze spread to three nearby businesses, with more than 80 units responding. No injuries were reported.

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China: Fire Rips Through Building Materials Market in Hubei

A fire broke out at Huangshi Oriental Decoration City in Hubei province on May 20, quickly spreading through shops stocked with flammable building materials and affecting 19 merchants. More than ten fire engines responded, and the main flames were brought under control by early afternoon.

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US: Three Arrested After Brawl Erupts at Connecticut College Graduation Ceremony

A brawl allegedly involving two families broke out during Connecticut State Community College Gateway's graduation ceremony at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, on Thursday, May 21, forcing police to intervene and temporarily halt the event. Three people were arrested on charges including assault of a public safety officer and breach of peace.

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US: Drivers Navigate Smoke-Filled Roads as Bain Fire Burns in Riverside County, California

This video was filmed from a car driving through a road filled with smoke from the Bain Fire burning in Riverside County, California. The wildfire broke out in the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, May 19, prompting evacuations and warnings for residents.

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US: Crowd Helps Boy Finish National Anthem at Oklahoma Softball Game

An 11-year-old boy broke down in tears while singing the national anthem at a University of Oklahoma softball game on Sunday, May 17. The crowd stepped in to help him finish the song. After the performance, members of the OU softball team embraced him and head coach Patty Gasso offered words of encouragement. Oklahoma went on to beat Michigan 8-1 to advance to the super regional.

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US: Two Wildfires Force Evacuations in Riverside County, California 3

Two wildfires broke out in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday, May 19, prompting evacuations and warnings for residents. The Bain Fire ignited at 11:22 a.m. in the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley, spreading rapidly toward homes in the direction of Riverside, injuring four people. Separately, the Verona Fire in Homeland jumped containment lines and forced additional evacuations. Crews from multiple agencies responded to both blazes.

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US: Two Wildfires Force Evacuations in Riverside County, California

Two wildfires broke out in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday, May 19, prompting evacuations and warnings for residents. The Bain Fire ignited at 11:22 a.m. in the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley, spreading rapidly toward homes in the direction of Riverside, injuring four people. Separately, the Verona Fire in Homeland jumped containment lines and forced additional evacuations. Crews from multiple agencies responded to both blazes.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Sandy Fire Tears Through Simi Valley, California 4

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 1,600 acres, destroying at least one home, and putting more than 28,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Two Wildfires Force Evacuations in Riverside County, California 2

Two wildfires broke out in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday, May 19, prompting evacuations and warnings for residents. The Bain Fire ignited at 11:22 a.m. in the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley, spreading rapidly toward homes in the direction of Riverside, injuring four people. Separately, the Verona Fire in Homeland jumped containment lines and forced additional evacuations. Crews from multiple agencies responded to both blazes.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Sandy Fire Tears Through Simi Valley, California 3

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 1,600 acres, destroying at least one home, and putting more than 28,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Two Brush Fires Break Out in Naples, Florida

Two wildfires broke out in Naples, Florida, on Monday, May 18. The fires spread rapidly, producing large plumes of smoke. One fire in the Picayune Strand State Forest, fanned by stormy gusts, burned 650 acres, but was 85% extinguished as of Tuesday. Another fire in Golden Gate Estates burned 135 acres but is now completely out. THis video was captured in South Naples on the way home from Marco Island Monday afternoon.

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US: Four Injured, Fast-Moving Bain Fire Forces Evacuations in Jurupa Valley, CA 3

The Bain Fire, a fast-moving wildfire broke out in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California on Tuesday, May 19, quickly spreading to 1,300 acres and injuring four people. Evacuation orders were issued and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

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US: Three-Alarm Blaze Engulfs Salt Lake City Electronics Recycling Facility

A three-alarm fire broke out at a commercial electronics and solar panel recycling facility in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 19, sending a massive plume of smoke visible across Salt Lake and Davis counties. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

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US: Four Injured, Fast-Moving Bain Fire Forces Evacuations in Jurupa Valley, CA

The Bain Fire, a fast-moving wildfire broke out in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California on Tuesday, May 19, quickly spreading to 900 acres and injuring four people. Evacuation orders were issued and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

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US: Four Injured, Fast-Moving Bain Fire Forces Evacuations in Jurupa Valley, CA 2

The Bain Fire, a fast-moving wildfire broke out in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California on Tuesday, May 19, quickly spreading to 900 acres and injuring four people. Evacuation orders were issued and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Sandy Fire Tears Through Simi Valley, California 2

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 1,600 acres, destroying at least one home, and putting more than 28,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Sandy Fire Tears Through Simi Valley, California

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 1,300 acres, destroying at least one home, and putting more than 28,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 6

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

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US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 3

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

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US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 4

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

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US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 5

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

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Wildfire in Hiroshima Pref.

Wildfire in Hiroshima Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a helicopter engaging in firefighting operations in Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on May 18, 2026. The fire, which broke out the previous day, was later put under control.

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US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

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US: Fast-Moving Sandy Fire Burns More Than 800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 836 acres, destroying at least one home, and forcing more than 29,000 residents to evacuate.

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