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Germany: Large Hail and Storm Batter Schleswig-Holstein

A severe thunderstorm cell dumped heavy rain and hail over Schleswig-Holstein on Monday evening, July 13, triggering more than 150 emergency callouts in the districts of Pinneberg and Steinburg.

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Russia: Powerful Thunderstorm Batters Moscow and Surrounding Region

Moscow and the surrounding region were hit by a powerful thunderstorm with large hail on the evening of July 11.

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US: Brooklyn Bridge Traffic Halts as Emergency Crews Rescue Climber

Traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge came to a standstill on Wednesday evening, July 8, as NYPD responded to a person climbing the bridge's structure. Eastbound lanes toward Brooklyn were closed while emergency crews worked to safely bring the individual down.

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US: Man Walks Across Brooklyn Bridge Cables, Halting Traffic 2

A man was spotted walking across the suspension cables of the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday evening, July 8, prompting a major rescue operation and forcing the closure of eastbound lanes toward Brooklyn during rush hour.

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US: Narrow Fire Breaks Out in Ladera Ranch Backyard Hills

A brush fire broke out in the backyard hills of Ladera Ranch, California, on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, prompting a rapid response from the Orange County Fire Authority, which deployed aircraft to drop fire retardant on the blaze. The fire, dubbed the Narrow Fire after nearby Narrow Canyon Road, was reported at around 4:45 p.m. and grew to about 5 acres before firefighters brought it under control by evening, with officials saying it did not threaten nearby homes.

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US: Man Walks Across Brooklyn Bridge Cables, Halting Traffic

A man was spotted walking across the suspension cables of the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday evening, July 8, prompting a major rescue operation and forcing the closure of eastbound lanes toward Brooklyn during rush hour.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Gavà, Catalonia, Forcing Lockdown for Thousands of Residents

A wildfire broke out in Gavà, Catalonia, on Wednesday, July 8, prompting a lockdown affecting 6,000 people. Firefighters stabilized the fire by the evening, and the lockdown was lifted.

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Canada: Orange Haze Blankets Kamloops Skies as Wildfire Smoke Drifts In 3

Skies over Kamloops, British Columbia, darkened significantly on Tuesday evening, July 7, as smoke drifted in from the Brunswick Creek wildfire burning near Boston Bar. Videos shared on social media show an orange haze in the sky that evening.

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Canada: Orange Haze Blankets Kamloops Skies as Wildfire Smoke Drifts In 2

Skies over Kamloops, British Columbia, darkened significantly on Tuesday evening, July 7, as smoke drifted in from the Brunswick Creek wildfire burning near Boston Bar. Videos shared on social media show an orange haze in the sky that evening.

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Canada: Orange Haze Blankets Kamloops Skies as Wildfire Smoke Drifts In

Skies over Kamloops, British Columbia, darkened significantly on Tuesday evening, July 7, as smoke drifted in from the Brunswick Creek wildfire burning near Boston Bar. Videos shared on social media show an orange haze in the sky that evening.

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US: Claremont Fire Grows to 2,000 Acres in Boise Foothills, Idaho

A wildfire dubbed the Claremont Fire broke out near a residential street in the Boise Foothills on Monday afternoon, July 6, growing to an estimated 2,000 acres by evening as it spread north and northeast away from populated areas. Boise Fire Department officials said no structures were damaged and no injuries were reported, though hikers were ordered off nearby trails and the Bureau of Land Management closed public lands in the Foothills as air tankers and multiple agencies worked to contain the blaze.

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Belgium: Severe Storms Batter Brussels, Flooding Streets and Toppling Trees Overnight

Severe thunderstorms swept through Brussels overnight Saturday, June 27 into Sunday, June 28, prompting firefighters to respond to around 120 emergency calls by midday Sunday, as flooding submerged streets in Laeken and strong winds toppled trees across multiple neighborhoods including Anderlecht and Jette. Earlier Saturday evening, authorities had closed regional parks and the Sonian Forest and canceled the Couleur Café music festival due to orange-level storm warnings.

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US: Possible Tornado Spotted in Oklahoma Panhandle

A possible tornado was captured on video near Slapout, as severe storms moved into the state. Much of northern Oklahoma was under a tornado watch through the evening.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 4

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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Italy: Powerful Downburst Caught on Camera Felling Tree in Friuli Venezia Giulia

A powerful supercell storm swept through the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy on Monday evening, June 22, generating downbursts and tornadoes that unroofed homes in Basiliano, uprooted trees in Tavagnacco, and knocked out power across Codroipo and surrounding areas in the provinces of Udine, Pordenone, and Gorizia. The footage shows a tree more than 50 years old being toppled by a powerful downburst in Varmo, Udine.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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Switzerland: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Zurich, Leaving One Dead and Several Injured

A severe thunderstorm swept through Zurich on Friday evening, June 19. The storm hit at around 6 p.m. as commuters filled the streets and restaurants during the evening rush hour, bringing strong gusts, lightning, and heavy rainfall. A 16-year-old girl died in the city after being struck by a falling branch.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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US: Cottonwood Fire Burns in Beaver County, Utah, Prompting Evacuations 4

The Cottonwood Fire broke out Monday, June 22, near Beaver, Utah, spreading to Beaver Mountain and quickly growing to 10,000 acres by late evening. Residents were evacuated across Beaver County.

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US: Cottonwood Fire Burns in Beaver County, Utah, Prompting Evacuations 3

The Cottonwood Fire broke out Monday, June 22, near Beaver, Utah, spreading to Beaver Mountain and quickly growing to 10,000 acres by late evening. Residents were evacuated across Beaver County.

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US: Cottonwood Fire Burns in Beaver County, Utah, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Cottonwood Fire broke out Monday, June 22, near Beaver, Utah, spreading to Beaver Mountain and quickly growing to 10,000 acres by late evening. Residents were evacuated across Beaver County.

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US: Cottonwood Fire Burns in Beaver County, Utah, Prompting Evacuations

The Cottonwood Fire broke out Monday, June 22, near Beaver, Utah, spreading to Beaver Mountain and quickly growing to 10,000 acres by late evening. Residents were evacuated across Beaver County.

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Philippines: Sudden Storm Batters Malabon, Causing Structural Damage

Strong winds and heavy rain struck Malabon City in the Philippines on Sunday evening, June 21, damaging a roll-up door at a mall's loading bay when a sudden storm hit the area. The state weather bureau issued a Thunderstorm Advisory, confirming heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds over Metro Manila, with warnings of possible flash floods and landslides.

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Philippines: Sudden Storm Batters Malabon, Causing Structural Damage 2

Strong winds and heavy rain struck Malabon City in the Philippines on Sunday evening, June 21, damaging a roll-up door at a mall's loading bay when a sudden storm hit the area. The state weather bureau issued a Thunderstorm Advisory, confirming heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds over Metro Manila, with warnings of possible flash floods and landslides.

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US: Warehouse Fire Prompts Evacuations in Monrovia After Blaze Breaks Out

A fire broke out at a women's apparel warehouse on the 100 block of East Chestnut Avenue in Monrovia on Thursday evening, June 18, prompting evacuations of the nearby area. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Japan: Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Tokyo Region 2

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook Tokyo and surrounding regions Tuesday evening, June 16, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported. The epicenter was located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, with several municipalities in Gunma and Saitama prefectures — including Ota and Kazo — recording a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. No tsunami warning was issued.

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Japan: Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Tokyo Region

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook Tokyo and surrounding regions Tuesday evening, June 16, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported. The epicenter was located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, with several municipalities in Gunma and Saitama prefectures — including Ota and Kazo — recording a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. No tsunami warning was issued.

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World Cup 2026 – US: France Fans Take Over Times Square Ahead of Opening Match Against Senegal

France fans descended on New York City's Times Square on Monday evening, June 15, ahead of their opening World Cup match against Senegal on Tuesday.

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Japan: Shinkansen Makes Emergency Stop as Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Kanto Region

A strong earthquake struck a wide area of eastern Japan on Tuesday evening, June 16, registering a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower on the Japanese scale in parts of Gunma and Saitama prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake had a magnitude of 5.5, with its epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers. No tsunami warning was issued. Areas recording the highest intensity included Ota City and Chiyoda Town in Gunma Prefecture, and Kazo City, Honjo City, and Misato Town in Saitama Prefecture. The footage was captured inside a Shinkansen bullet train running through Honjo City, making an emergency stop.

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UK: Red Flares Set Off Over London in Suspected Arsenal Celebration

Flares were set off over London Sunday evening, June 7, starting small fires and damaging a local soccer field, according to reports. London Fire Brigade responded but fires had been extinguished before crews arrived. The cause remains unknown, though chants of "Championes" were heard, leading to speculation the flares were linked to Arsenal's success this season.

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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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France: Hundreds Rally in Nice to Honor Lyhanna and Demand Justice for Child Victims

Hundreds of people gathered Monday evening, June 8 outside the courthouse in Nice to pay tribute to Lyhanna, an 11-year-old girl whose death in the Gers region has shocked France. Crowds bearing candles, flowers, and signs chanted "Protect our children," with speakers criticizing systemic failures in the justice system, as part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations held across France in her memory.

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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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US: At Least 20 Injured After Two CTA Buses Crash in East Garfield Park, Chicago

A sedan ran a red light and struck a CTA bus in East Garfield Park, Chicago on Wednesday evening, May 27, causing it to collide with a second bus. At least 20 people were injured, with the bus driver left in critical condition.

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India: Flash Flooding and Traffic Chaos Hit Bengaluru After Severe Thunderstorms

Heavy thunderstorms and strong winds battered Bengaluru on Tuesday evening, May 26, flooding major roads and bringing traffic to a standstill across the city.

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US: Rainbow and Fiery Sunset Light Up Skies Over Austin Area After Storm 2

A stunning combination of rainbow and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the city.

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US: Lightning, Rainbow, and Sunset Combine in Rare Post-Storm Display Over Austin 2

A stunning combination of lightning, rainbow, and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the region.

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France: OGC Nice Fans Clash With Paris Ultras Night Before French Cup Final

On the evening of May 21, 2026, violent clashes erupted near the Canal Saint-Martin and Quai de Valmy in Paris's 10th arrondissement, as approximately 100 OGC Nice supporters confronted Paris ultras the night before the Coupe de France final between OGC Nice and RC Lens. Six people were injured and 65 arrested.

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France: OGC Nice Fans Clash With Paris Ultras Night Before French Cup Final 2

On the evening of May 21, 2026, violent clashes erupted near the Canal Saint-Martin and Quai de Valmy in Paris's 10th arrondissement, as approximately 100 OGC Nice supporters confronted Paris ultras the night before the Coupe de France final between OGC Nice and RC Lens. Six people were injured and 65 arrested.

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US: Lightning, Rainbow, and Sunset Combine in Rare Post-Storm Display Over Austin

A stunning combination of lightning, rainbow, and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the region.

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US: Rainbow and Fiery Sunset Light Up Skies Over Austin Area After Storm

A stunning combination of rainbow and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the city.

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US: Vehicle Explodes Near Charging Bull Statue in Lower Manhattan, Causing Panic 2

A vehicle caught fire and exploded near the iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan, New York City, during evening rush hour on Tuesday, May 20. The fireball and thick smoke caused panic among pedestrians and tourists in the area. The New York City Fire Department took over an hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported.

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US: Vehicle Explodes Near Charging Bull Statue in Lower Manhattan, Causing Panic

A vehicle caught fire and exploded near the iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan, New York City, during evening rush hour on Tuesday, May 20. The fireball and thick smoke caused panic among pedestrians and tourists in the area. The New York City Fire Department took over an hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported.

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US: Stunning Rainbow Lights Up Sky Over McKinney, Texas

A stunning rainbow lit up the sky over McKinney, Texas, on Friday evening, May 15.

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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: Fire Guts Historic 150-Year-Old Church in Downtown Madison, Indiana

On Monday evening, May 11, fire tore through Trinity United Methodist Church, a 150-year-old landmark in downtown Madison, Indiana, collapsing the roof and causing major damage. No injuries were reported.

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Mexico: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Mexico City 2

Mexico City authorities issued a red alert Monday evening, May 11 as heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across multiple boroughs, including Álvaro Obregón, Tlalpan, and Cuajimalpa. Rainfall of up to 50mm caused rivers and reservoirs to overflow, inundating homes and roads. No injuries were reported.

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UK: Apartment Fire in Battersea Forces 50 Residents to Evacuate, Three Hospitalized

A fire broke out on the seventh floor of a 10-story residential building on Charlotte Despard Avenue in Battersea, London, on Monday evening, May 11. Around 50 residents were evacuated, and three people were hospitalized. Some 60 firefighters responded to the blaze, which destroyed a four-room apartment. The cause is under investigation.

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Mexico: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Mexico City

Mexico City authorities issued a red alert Monday evening, May 11 as heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across multiple boroughs, including Álvaro Obregón, Tlalpan, and Cuajimalpa. Rainfall of up to 50mm caused rivers and reservoirs to overflow, inundating homes and roads. No injuries were reported.