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US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas 3

The Hunggate fire, a grass fire one of multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle, sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 14,000 acres across Randall County.

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US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas 2

A grass fire sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 7,000 acres across Randall County. The Hunggate Fire is one of the multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle.

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US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas

A grass fire sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 7,000 acres across Randall County. The Hunggate Fire is one of the multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle.

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US: Grand Fire Threatens 650 Homes in Chino Hills, California

A brush fire dubbed the Grand Fire broke out near Chino Hills, San Bernardino County, California, on Wednesday evening, May 13, burning approximately 30 acres and prompting temporary evacuation orders for around 650 homes. Some 250 firefighters, helicopters, and ground crews brought the blaze under control by 10:30 p.m., and all evacuation orders were lifted. One firefighter was hospitalized with minor injuries. No structural damage was reported. The cause remains under investigation.

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US: Jones Fire Near Wickenburg Prompts Evacuations and Highway Closure in Arizona

The Jones Fire broke out on May 11 near Wickenburg, Arizona, burning over 100 acres along both sides of the Hassayampa River bottom, forcing evacuations and closing U.S. Highway 60 in both directions.

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US: Georgia’s Highway 82 Fire Continues to Grow Across Brantley County

The Highway 82 Fire, a massive wildfire, sparked by a mylar balloon striking a powerline broke out in Brantley County, Georgia, burning more than 22,000 acres and destroying over 100 homes and businesses in communities including Atkinson and Waynesville as of Monday, April 27. Mandatory evacuations were issued for parts of neighboring Glynn County as the flames came within 2.5 miles of the county line. This video shows helicopters loading water from the Satilla River near Lulaton on Thursday, April 24.

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US: Carbon Fire Breaks Out Near Carbon Canyon in Brea, Forcing Evacuation Warnings

A brush fire broke out near Carbon Canyon in unincorporated Brea, California, on Saturday, April 25, burning approximately 200 acres and prompting evacuation warnings for residents in nearby communities.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, as local authorities urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, as local authorities urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, as local authorities urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

People watch a wildfire burning in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026. Another fire broke out in the same town the same day, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate.

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US: Wildfire Destroys Homes in Brantley County, Georgia, Mandatory Evacuations Ordered

A massive wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia has exploded to 5,000+ acres by Wednesday afternoon, April 22 destroying dozens of homes, and forcing mandatory evacuations. This video shows the fire seen from Satilla Grocery near the intersection of Georgia State Route 110 and US Route 82 on Tuesday, April 21.

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China: Man Hurls Burning Gas Cylinder Out of Home, Bystander Shuts Valve by Hand

This is the heart-stopping moment that a Chinese resident hurled a burning liquefied gas cylinder out of his home as flames burst from the valve, triggering a chaotic scramble before another man intervened. On December 29, 2025, in Shandong, China, a household gas tank suddenly caught fire inside a room. As thick flames shot upward, a man rushed toward the cylinder, grabbed it with both hands and threw it out through the doorway to keep the blaze away from the house. He then snatched up a basin of water and prepared to douse the fire. Moments later, a second man approached calmly, stepped close to the still burning tank and quickly shut the valve by hand, stopping the fuel flow. The video ended with the flames fully extinguished and both men standing safely outside.

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US: Aerial Footage Shows Firefighting Near St. Augustine Amid Florida Wildfires

Wildfires have increased across Florida as dry, windy conditions continued to fuel fire danger statewide, with active fires burning nearly 13,000 acres as of Tuesday, April 21, mostly in the northern half of the state. This video, captured from an aircraft at 8,000 feet, shows firefighting operations southwest of St. Augustine, Florida, as red flag warnings and burn restrictions expanded across the region.

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China: Burning Bicycle Left in Middle of Road After Rider Escapes in Chongqing

On April 3, 2026, in Chongqing, videos captured a man cycling steadily along a city street when the rear part of his bicycle unexpectedly caught fire. The rider appeared startled and immediately reacted by jumping off the bicycle to avoid injury. As the fire intensified within seconds, he moved away from the burning vehicle.

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China: Elderly Man Drives Burning Tractor Through Night Roads in Shanxi

On April 5, 2026, in Shanxi, a video captured a dangerous nighttime scene in which an elderly man drove a four-wheeled tractor while the goods on the vehicle were visibly on fire. As the tractor moved forward, flames fell from the back, forming a continuous line of fire along the road.

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US: Semi-Truck and Passenger Vehicle Collide in North Las Vegas

A semi-truck and passenger vehicle collided Thursday afternoon, April 8, near W. Carey Avenue and Simmons Street in North Las Vegas. Emergency crews responded to the scene as police and fire crews investigated the crash. Simmons Street was temporarily closed in both directions between Carey and Evans avenues.

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China: Cat Remains Still as Fur Catches Fire Beside Open Flame in Guangdong

On November 27, 2025, in Guangdong, China, the video captured a white cat sitting beside a small open fire used for warming. As the fire continued burning, the fur on the cat’s backside slowly caught fire and became visibly singed. Despite the fur being burned, the cat showed no immediate reaction and remained in the same position, seemingly unaware that its tail had already been damaged by the heat.

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Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at Apartment in Kaohsiung

A fire broke out at an apartment building on Dagong Road in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, around 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 12. Police and fire services promptly responded, extinguishing the blaze and evacuating six residents. Three individuals were hospitalized after feeling unwell. The fire was brought under control shortly, and the cause is currently under investigation by the fire department.

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China: Burning Paper Spirals Into Mini Tornado After You Shen Ritual in Guangdong

A Chinese worship ceremony appeared to trigger a sudden mini tornado when burning paper offerings spiraled into the air without any warning wind. Filmed on February 25, 2026, in Lianjiang, Guangdong, the video shows ashes and flames suddenly twisting into a vertical column shortly after a traditional You Shen ritual ended. Residents had been burning paper ingots when the fire rapidly spun upward, forming what looked like a small tornado. The woman who recorded the scene, surnamed Huang, said the air had been completely still moments before the ashes violently lifted off the ground. The swirling column gradually weakened, and the burning paper fell back down as the air returned to calm.

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South Korea: Major Fire Erupts at Historic 91-Year-Old Restaurant in Downtown Seoul

A fire broke out on Thursday evening, February 26, at a restaurant in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The blaze sent thick smoke across the city center, disrupting the evening commutes. Fire authorities deployed 96 personnel and 42 fire vehicles to the scene. Built in 1935, the dilapidated two-story structure made the operation particularly hazardous for first responders.

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US: Evacuation Orders Lifted After Dahlberg Fire Scorches 1,000 Acres Near Franktown, CO

The Dahlberg fire broke out in the south of Franktown, Colorado, on Tuesday, February 24, burning more than 1,000 acres. Following the containment, authorities confirmed that all evacuation orders for the surrounding areas have been lifted.

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China: Helmet Cam Captures Firefighter Battling Blaze in Guangdong

A helmet camera captured a Chinese firefighter pushing into a burning building in Guangdong on January 4, 2026, advancing through thick smoke and intense heat during a dangerous rescue. The footage shows flames, drifting embers, and controlled hose bursts as the team works to bring the fire under control.

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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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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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Mexico: Forest Fire Burns Dozens of Hectares in Arriaga, Chiapas

A forest fire broke out in Arriaga, Chiapas, on Wednesday, January 14, amid wind gusts of up to 33 km/h, burning dozens of hectares.

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China: Cigarette Sparks Fire on Tricycle Cargo

On January 5, 2026, in Guangxi, China, a man riding a tricycle unknowingly caused a small fire on the back of his vehicle while smoking. Another driver nearby noticed smoke trailing from the cargo and alerted the rider, who stopped by the roadside after realizing his load was burning.

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China: Man Saves Four People Seconds Before Crash Vehicle Erupts in Fire

A man in Jinzhong, Shanxi, rushed to save four people trapped in a crashed, smoke-filled vehicle on November 30, 2025. The doors were jammed and the passengers unconscious, so he smashed a window and pulled them out. Just three minutes later, the car burst into flames as the rescued victims received help on the roadside.

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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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China: Excavator Scoops Water From Pond to Contain Loader Fire

On October 16, 2025, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a dramatic rescue unfolded near a construction site. An excavator scooped a full bucket of water from a pond and rushed toward a nearby loader that had caught fire. The operator skillfully poured the water over the burning vehicle, instantly covering the flames and sending up thick smoke. The quick action prevented further damage.

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire around Pico del Lobo, from Puerto de la Quesera, on September 26, 2025, in Segovia, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire declared last Sunday by lightning, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the hamlet of Peñalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire around Pico del Lobo, from Puerto de la Quesera, on September 26, 2025, in Segovia, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire declared last Sunday by lightning, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the hamlet of Peñalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire in the Pico del Lobo area, from the Pico del Lobo viewpoint, on September 26, 2025, in Penalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The fire declared last Sunday due to a lightning strike, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the Guadalajara district of Peñalba de la Sierra, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire in the Pico del Lobo area, from the Pico del Lobo viewpoint, on September 26, 2025, in Penalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The fire declared last Sunday due to a lightning strike, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the Guadalajara district of Peñalba de la Sierra, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire in the Pico del Lobo area, from the Pico del Lobo viewpoint, on September 26, 2025, in Penalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The fire declared last Sunday due to a lightning strike, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the Guadalajara district of Peñalba de la Sierra, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire in the Pico del Lobo area, from the Pico del Lobo viewpoint, on September 26, 2025, in Penalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The fire declared last Sunday due to a lightning strike, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the Guadalajara district of Peñalba de la Sierra, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire in the Pico del Lobo area, from the Pico del Lobo viewpoint, on September 26, 2025, in Penalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The fire declared last Sunday due to a lightning strike, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the Guadalajara district of Peñalba de la Sierra, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire in the Pico del Lobo area, from the Pico del Lobo viewpoint, on September 26, 2025, in Penalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The fire declared last Sunday due to a lightning strike, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the Guadalajara district of Peñalba de la Sierra, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire in the Pico del Lobo area, from the Pico del Lobo viewpoint, on September 26, 2025, in Penalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The fire declared last Sunday due to a lightning strike, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the Guadalajara district of Peñalba de la Sierra, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire around Pico del Lobo, from Puerto de la Quesera, on September 26, 2025, in Segovia, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire declared last Sunday by lightning, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the hamlet of Peñalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire around Pico del Lobo, from Puerto de la Quesera, on September 26, 2025, in Segovia, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire declared last Sunday by lightning, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the hamlet of Peñalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire around Pico del Lobo, from Puerto de la Quesera, on September 26, 2025, in Segovia, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire declared last Sunday by lightning, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the hamlet of Peñalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in the Pico del Lobo area - Spain

View of the fire in the Pico del Lobo area, from the Pico del Lobo viewpoint, on September 26, 2025, in Penalba de la Sierra, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The fire declared last Sunday due to a lightning strike, in a place of Pico del Lobo, in the Guadalajara district of Peñalba de la Sierra, is still active and at level 1 after burning more than 700 hectares of scrubland and pine forest in a high mountain area and difficult access. Photo by Rafael Bastante/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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South Africa: Johannesburg Water Crisis Sparks Deadly Protests in Westbury, Coronationville

Residents of Westbury and Coronationville in Johannesburg protested months-long water outages, clashing with police. An 81-year-old was killed and a 15-year-old injured. The shortages are linked to aging infrastructure, burst pipes, illegal connections, and management issues at Johannesburg Water. Authorities have promised interim and long-term measures to restore supply and stabilize the system.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 3

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 2

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 34,000 acres as of Friday, September 5, despite the dedication of over 1,000 firefighters.

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A Ship Continues To Burn In The Port Of Ribeira - Spain

Emergency Services agents work to extinguish the fire on the ship Awadi, in the port of Ribeira, on September 2, 2025, in Ribeira, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). The vessel Awadi is burning in the port of Ribeira since yesterday Monday afternoon. The fire has originated in the engine room while repair work was being carried out. The high temperature at which the ship is located is hindering the extinguishing tasks. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM