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.

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong fire

People look on as a massive fire engulfs a high-rise residential complex in the northern Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Nov. 26, 2025. The fire killed at least 44 people and left 45 in critical condition, with around 280 unaccounted for.

Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong fire

A massive fire engulfs a high-rise residential complex in the northern Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Nov. 26, 2025. The fire killed at least 44 people and left 45 in critical condition, with around 280 unaccounted for.

Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong fire

A massive fire engulfs a high-rise residential complex in the northern Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Nov. 26, 2025. The fire killed at least 44 people and left 45 in critical condition, with around 280 unaccounted for.

Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong fire

People look on as a massive fire engulfs a high-rise residential complex in the northern Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Nov. 26, 2025. The fire killed at least 44 people and left 45 in critical condition, with around 280 unaccounted for.

Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong fire

A massive fire engulfs a high-rise residential complex in the northern Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Nov. 26, 2025. The fire killed at least 44 people and left 45 in critical condition, with around 280 unaccounted for.

China: Massive Dark Cloud Engulfs City Skyline in Zhanjiang

A massive dark cloud rolled into Zhanjiang on Saturday, August 23, 2025, swiftly engulfing half of the city’s skyline.

RECAP: Wall of Dust Engulfs Arizona, Disrupting Travel and Power

On August 25, a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, swept across Arizona, plunging cities into near-total darkness and sending residents scrambling for safety. Fierce winds toppled trees, disrupted power across Maricopa County, and caused widespread flight delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, while the swirling clouds of dust infiltrated homes, cars, and streets, creating an apocalyptic scene across the state.

China: Ominous Wall of Clouds Engulfs Sky Over Liuzhou, Guangxi

A massive wall of dark clouds rolled over Liuzhou, Guangxi, on June 23. The video captures the intense moment as thick black clouds suddenly engulfed the sky above the city. The dramatic scene stunned many viewers, with the sky resembling something out of a disaster movie.

France: Fire Near Gare de Lyon in Paris Engulfs Building Under Construction

A fire broke out near Gare de Lyon in the 12th arrondissement of Paris on Tuesday, July 15, engulfing a construction site for the "Messager" building at 65 rue du Charolais. The under-construction eight-story low-carbon building, part of an urban real estate project by Espace Ferroviaires (SNCF), posed an explosion risk due to stored acetylene. Police set up an exclusion zone around the area, and about 180 firefighters with 10 trucks worked to contain the blaze into the evening. Nearby shops were evacuated, but no injuries were reported.

Wildfire Engulfs 3300 Hectares Near Pauls - Spain

Wildfire Engulfs 3300 Hectares Near Pauls - Spain

Handout photo dated on July 13, 2025 shows satelite view of Paüls. On 7 July 2025, a wildfire broke out near the municipality of Paüls, in the province of Tarragona, Spain. The fire spread rapidly, burning over 3,300 hectares, one-third of which lie within the Parc Natural dels Ports. The blaze prompted lockdowns affecting approximately 18,000 residents in Paüls and neighbouring localities and has led to at least one casualty of a firefighter working to contain the flames in a mountainous area. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 13 July 2025, shows the extent of the burn scar left by the fire. Data from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites is crucial for monitoring and mapping the extent and effects of wildfires around the world, informing damage assessments and supporting emergency management operations. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

Saudi Arabia: Massive Dust Storm Engulfs Rass, Qassim Province

A dust storm swept through the city of al-Rass, al-Qassim Province, on Saturday, May 3, covering the sky and significantly reduced visibility.

Mexico: Massive Haboob Engulfs Chihuahua, Causing Poor Air Quality

A massive sandstorm, known as Haboob, struck Chihuahua and surrounding areas on Saturday, April 19, reducing visibility, worsening air quality, and impacting public health.

US: Four Injured as Fire Engulfs Apartment Building in Astoria, Queens on Easter Sunday

A large fire erupted in Queens, New York City, on Easter morning, April 20, engulfing a three-story apartment building on 31st Avenue in Astoria. 4 injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

China: Yellow Haze Engulfs Xinjiang City During Sandstorm

On March 26, 2025, in Hetian, located in northwestern China’s Xinjiang province, a video captured a powerful sandstorm blanketing the city in a dense yellow haze. Shot from a high-rise building at 6:58 p.m., the footage shows near-zero visibility. The storm was so intense that the roads, cars, and surroundings were barely distinguishable. Vehicles driving with headlights on could be seen struggling through the dust, with visibility reduced to less than five meters. The entire city appeared to be engulfed in a scene resembling the end of the world. Chinese netizens were shocked by the apocalyptic atmosphere.

South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 6

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 2

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 4

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 3

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 5

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

Mexico: Intense Dust Storm Engulfs Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua

Ciudad Juárez was shrouded in dust on Tuesday, March 18, as a storm with strong winds swept through the area.

Inside Beitas Protests - West Bank

Inside Beitas Protests - West Bank

Tear gas engulfs a parked vehicle as Israeli occupation forces suppress a Palestinian march near Jabal Sbeih in Beita, south of Nablus, Palestine, on January 3, 2025. Following Friday prayers, the demonstration was held against the continued Israeli settlement expansion on Palestinian land. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Breaks Out In The Slum Area Of Quezon City - Philippines

Fire Breaks Out In The Slum Area Of Quezon City - Philippines

Residents gather at an outdoor basketball court as fire engulfs their houses in Quezon City, the Philippines, March 3, 2025. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Breaks Out In The Slum Area Of Quezon City - Philippines

Fire Breaks Out In The Slum Area Of Quezon City - Philippines

Residents gather their belongings in an outdoor basketball court as fire engulfs their houses in Quezon City, the Philippines, March 3, 2025. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Widespread Fog Advisory Issued As Dense Fog Engulfs Texas

Dense fog blanketed Texas on Monday, February 24, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a widespread Dense Fog Advisory.

US: Thick Smoke Engulfs Los Angeles As Fierce Wildfires Continue To Rage

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. This video shows heavy plumes of smoke from the Palisades Fire blanketing the Brentwood area on Saturday.

US: Several Injured After Fire Engulfs Bronx Apartment Early Morning

Seven people, including five firefighters, were reportedly injured after a massive fire tore through an apartment building in the Bronx early Friday morning, January 10. The fire broke out just before 2:00 a.m. on Wallace Avenue near Arnow Avenue in Allerton, East Bronx. The blaze was declared a five-alarm fire.

US: Smoke From Palisades Fire Engulfs Sunset In Southern California 2

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly on Tuesday, January 7, fueled by Santa Ana winds, burning more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 people, and causing several road closures. This video shows the red sunset caused by smoke from the wildfire in Santa Monica.

US: Fire Engulfs Old Morrison Hotel In Downtown Los Angeles, California

A massive fire erupted at Morrison Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, December 26. The 4 story building had been vacant and was purchased by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation last year. There are no reports on injuries.

France: Christmas Eve Fire Engulfs Top Floor Of Building Near Paris Saint-Lazare Station 3

On Christmas Eve morning, December 24, a large fire broke out on the top floor of a residential building near the Saint-Lazare station in Paris's 9th arrondissement, leaving one person injured.

France: Christmas Eve Fire Engulfs Top Floor Of Building Near Paris Saint-Lazare Station

On Christmas Eve morning, Tuesday, December 24, a large fire broke out on the top floor of a residential building near the Saint-Lazare station in Paris's 9th arrondissement, leaving one person injured.

France: Christmas Eve Fire Engulfs Top Floor Of Building Near Paris Saint-Lazare Station 2

On Christmas Eve morning, Tuesday, December 24, a large fire broke out on the top floor of a residential building near the Saint-Lazare station in Paris's 9th arrondissement, leaving one person injured.

Fire Destroys 1,000 Homes In Slum Area - Manila

Fire Destroys 1,000 Homes In Slum Area - Manila

Residents evacuate with their belongings through the window of their home as a huge fire engulfs a slum area in Manila, the Philippines on November 24, 2024. At least 2,000 families were left homeless after a huge fire tore through a residential community in the Philippine capital on Sunday, local authorities said. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Destroys 1,000 Homes In Slum Area - Manila

Fire Destroys 1,000 Homes In Slum Area - Manila

Residents evacuate with their belongings as a huge fire engulfs a slum area in Manila, the Philippines on November 24, 2024. At least 2,000 families were left homeless after a huge fire tore through a residential community in the Philippine capital on Sunday, local authorities said. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Destroys 1,000 Homes In Slum Area - Manila

Fire Destroys 1,000 Homes In Slum Area - Manila

Residents evacuate with their belongings as a huge fire engulfs a slum area in Manila, the Philippines on November 24, 2024. At least 2,000 families were left homeless after a huge fire tore through a residential community in the Philippine capital on Sunday, local authorities said. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Destroys 1,000 Homes In Slum Area - Manila

Fire Destroys 1,000 Homes In Slum Area - Manila

Residents evacuate with their belongings as a huge fire engulfs a slum area in Manila, the Philippines on November 24, 2024. At least 2,000 families were left homeless after a huge fire tore through a residential community in the Philippine capital on Sunday, local authorities said. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Engulfing A Slum Area In Manila

Fire Engulfing A Slum Area In Manila

Residents use a makeshift boat to evacuate with their pet dogs and their belongings as a fire engulfs a slum area in Manila, the Philippines on November 24, 2024. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM