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US: Four Injured in Metallurgical Plant Explosion in Langeloth, Pennsylvania

Four people were injured after an explosion at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company plant in Washington County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, January 29. Authorities initially issued a shelter-in-place order due to a potential hydrogen peroxide release during a chemical transfer, but the notice was later lifted after officials confirmed there was no public health threat.

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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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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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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 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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French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

This photograph shows the emergency phone number displayed on a firefighters truck seen during France's Interior Minister's visit to the Department Fire and Rescue Service (Service D?partemental d'Incendie et de Secours - SDIS), ahead of New Year's Eve, in Villiers-le-Bel, a suburb of Paris, on December 31, 2025. Photo by Alain JOCARD/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez meets French firefighters at the Department Fire and Rescue Service (Service D?partemental d'Incendie et de Secours - SDIS) ahead of New Year's Eve, in Villiers-le-Bel, a suburb of Paris, on December 31, 2025. Photo by Alain JOCARD/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez meets French firefighters at the Department Fire and Rescue Service (Service D?partemental d'Incendie et de Secours - SDIS) ahead of New Year's Eve, in Villiers-le-Bel, a suburb of Paris, on December 31, 2025. Photo by Alain JOCARD/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

A French firefighter gets into his truck at the Department Fire and Rescue Service (Service D?partemental d'Incendie et de Secours - SDIS) ahead of New Year's Eve, in Villiers-le-Bel, a suburb of Paris, on December 31, 2025. Photo by Alain JOCARD/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Interior Minister At the Presentation of A Security Procedure Before New Year's Eve - Domont

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez meets French firefighters at the Department Fire and Rescue Service (Service D?partemental d'Incendie et de Secours - SDIS) ahead of New Year's Eve, in Villiers-le-Bel, a suburb of Paris, on December 31, 2025. Photo by Alain JOCARD/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued 2

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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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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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 5

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 4

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 3

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 2

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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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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PM Mark Carney Visits Fire Station - Ottawa

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with firefighters from the Ottawa Fire Service Station 44, in his Nepean riding in Ottawa, ON, Canada on December 13, 2025. Photo by Spencer Colby/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

The Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) holds a memorial service, paying tribute to the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po in Hong Kong, south China, November 29, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows the national flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium flown at half-mast to mourn for the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China. A memorial service was held for victims of Hong Kong's residential building fire on Saturday morning. The national flag and the HKSAR flag were flown at half-mast at all government buildings. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

A memorial service is held by the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army to mourn for victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China, November 29, 2025. Photo by Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

The Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) holds a memorial service, paying tribute to the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po in Hong Kong, south China, November 29, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

A memorial service is held by the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army to mourn for victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China, November 29, 2025. Photo by Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

A memorial service is held by the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army to mourn for victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China, November 29, 2025. Photo by Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows the national flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag at the Kong Wan Fire Station flown at half-mast to mourn for the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China. A memorial service was held for victims of Hong Kong's residential building fire on Saturday morning. The national flag and the HKSAR flag were flown at half-mast at all government buildings. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows the national flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag at the Wan Chai Fire Station flown at half-mast to mourn for the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China. A memorial service was held for victims of Hong Kong's residential building fire on Saturday morning. The national flag and the HKSAR flag were flown at half-mast at all government buildings. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows the national flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag at the Wan Chai Fire Station flown at half-mast to mourn for the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China. A memorial service was held for victims of Hong Kong's residential building fire on Saturday morning. The national flag and the HKSAR flag were flown at half-mast at all government buildings. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows the national flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag at the Wan Chai Fire Station flown at half-mast to mourn for the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China. A memorial service was held for victims of Hong Kong's residential building fire on Saturday morning. The national flag and the HKSAR flag were flown at half-mast at all government buildings. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Attack on Rescuers in Sumy - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on November 24, 2025 show rescuers responding to a drone attack on a fire truck in Sumy, Ukraine. Sumy, Ukraine, November 25, 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Attack on Rescuers in Sumy - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on November 24, 2025 show rescuers responding to a drone attack on a fire truck in Sumy, Ukraine. Sumy, Ukraine, November 25, 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Attack on Rescuers in Sumy - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on November 24, 2025 show rescuers responding to a drone attack on a fire truck in Sumy, Ukraine. Sumy, Ukraine, November 25, 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Attack on Rescuers in Sumy - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on November 24, 2025 show rescuers responding to a drone attack on a fire truck in Sumy, Ukraine. Sumy, Ukraine, November 25, 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brazil: Fire Forces Evacuation at COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belém 2

Attendees were forced to evacuate a pavilion at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday, November 20, after a fire broke out, believed to have been sparked by a generator failure or short circuit. The fire was contained quickly, though 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation, and the affected "Blue Zone" was temporarily closed.

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Brazil: Fire Forces Evacuation at COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belém

Attendees were forced to evacuate a pavilion at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday, November 20, after a fire broke out, believed to have been sparked by a generator failure or short circuit. The fire was contained quickly, though 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation, and the affected "Blue Zone" was temporarily closed.

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Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Dead and Over 170 Buildings Damaged 2

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces. Authorities have confirmed the death of one person, whose gender has not been identified, found among the burnt remains.

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Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Missing and Over 170 Buildings Damaged

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces.

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US: Massive Garage Fire Reported in Northborough, Massachusetts

A massive fire broke out at a multi-car garage within an apartment complex in Northborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday, November 16. The blaze involved the two-story structure, leading to a partial collapse, though the cause of the incident is yet to be determined.

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Canada: Fire Rips Through Edmonton Apartment, Displacing 22 Residents

A large fire ripped through an apartment building in west Edmonton's Canora neighborhood on Wednesday, October 29, displacing 22 residents and pets. The blaze, which began inside a wall and spread to the attic, was declared under control on Thursday morning, though the building was gutted and no injuries were reported.

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US: Fire Reported Inside Palisades Centre Mall, New York

A fire was reported at a store on the second-floor inside Palisades Centre Mall in Rockland County, New York, on Monday, November 10. This is a developing story.

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US: UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Louisville, Kentucky 4

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening, November 4, resulting in at least 7 deaths. The crash sent a plume of black smoke into the sky, prompted a shelter-in-place order for locations within 5 miles of the airport as the FAA and NTSB launched an investigation.

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US: UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Louisville, Kentucky 5

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening, November 4, resulting in at least 7 deaths. The crash sent a plume of black smoke into the sky, prompted a shelter-in-place order for locations within 5 miles of the airport as the FAA and NTSB launched an investigation.

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US: UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Louisville, Kentucky 3

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening, November 4, resulting in reported injuries. The crash sent a plume of black smoke into the sky, prompted a shelter-in-place order for locations within 5 miles of the airport as the FAA and NTSB launched an investigation.

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US: UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Louisville, Kentucky

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening, November 4, resulting in reported injuries. The crash sent a plume of black smoke into the sky, prompted a shelter-in-place order for locations within 5 miles of the airport as the FAA and NTSB launched an investigation.