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Fire festival at Kongobuji temple

Monks burn wooden tablets in a Buddhist rite during a fire festival held in front of Kongobuji temple located on World Heritage-listed Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 1, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Fire festival in western Japan

SHINGU, Japan, Feb. 6 Kyodo - A traditional fire festival dating back about 1,400 years is held at Kamikura shrine in Shingu in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 6, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Fire festival in western Japan

A man wearing an ogre costume takes part in the annual "Dadaoshi" fire festival, dating back 1,000 years, at Hase temple in Sakurai in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Fire festival in western Japan

A man wearing an ogre costume takes part in the annual "Dadaoshi" fire festival, dating back 1,000 years, at Hase temple in Sakurai in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Fire festival in western Japan

A traditional fire festival dating back about 1,400 years is held at Kamikura shrine in Shingu in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Fire festival in western Japan

A traditional fire festival dating back about 1,400 years is held at Kamikura shrine in Shingu in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Fire festival in western Japan

A traditional fire festival dating back about 1,400 years is held at Kamikura shrine in Shingu in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 6, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Fire festival in Wakayama

KUSHIMOTO, Japan, Jan. 19 Kyodo - A 100,000 square-meter turf-covered field on a cape facing the Pacific Ocean is burned as a fire festival is held in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Fire festival in Wakayama

Local high school archery club members shoot flaming arrows to ignite a fire on a 100,000 square-meter turf-covered field during a fire festival on a cape facing the Pacific Ocean in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Fire festival in Wakayama

A 100,000 square-meter turf-covered field on a cape facing the Pacific Ocean is burned as a fire festival is held in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Fire festival in Wakayama

Local high school archery club members shoot flaming arrows to ignite a fire on a 100,000 square-meter turf-covered field during a fire festival on a cape facing the Pacific Ocean in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Fire festival in Wakayama

A 100,000 square-meter turf-covered field on a cape facing the Pacific Ocean is burned as a fire festival is held in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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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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File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen posing at 'The Dictator' photocall at the Carlton Hotel, as part of the 65th Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen posing at 'The Dictator' photocall at the Carlton Hotel, as part of the 65th Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen at a photocall for the film "The Dictator" held at Carlton hotel as part of the 65th Cannes international film festival, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Guignebourg-Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen at a photocall for the film "The Dictator" held at Carlton hotel as part of the 65th Cannes international film festival, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Guignebourg-Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen at a photocall for the film "The Dictator" held at Carlton hotel as part of the 65th Cannes international film festival, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Guignebourg-Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen at a photocall for the film "The Dictator" held at Carlton hotel as part of the 65th Cannes international film festival, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Laurene Favier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen at a photocall for the film "The Dictator" held at Carlton hotel as part of the 65th Cannes international film festival, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Laurene Favier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen at a photocall for the film "The Dictator" held at Carlton hotel as part of the 65th Cannes international film festival, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Guignebourg-Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

A performer from an Egyptian troupe breathes fire during a show in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

A performer prepares equipment for a fire show in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

Performers from an Egyptian troupe display fire tricks during a show in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

A performer from an Egyptian troupe breathes fire during a show in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

A performer displays fire acrobatics during a show in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

A performer from an Egyptian troupe breathes fire during a show in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

Performers from an Egyptian troupe display fire tricks during a show in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire festival in Kyoto

Young men hold up huge torches during a fire festival dating back to 940 on Mt. Kurama in Kyoto on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Fire festival in Kyoto

An annual fire festival dating back to 940 is held on Mt. Kurama in Kyoto on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Fire festival in Kyoto

Young men hold up huge torches during a fire festival dating back to 940 on Mt. Kurama in Kyoto on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Fire festival in Kyoto

Young men hold up huge torches during a fire festival dating back to 940 on Mt. Kurama in Kyoto on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration - Nepal

A dog jumps through a fire ring during the celebration of the Kukur Tihar festival at an army barracks in Bhaktapur, Nepal, October 20, 2025. The festival is celebrated to honor the loyalty and services of dogs. Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia: Hundreds Evacuated from PAX AUS Gaming Festival due to False Alarm 2

Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate the PAX Australia gaming festival at the Melbourne Convention Centre on Saturday, October 11, after a fire alarm was activated. The incident, which saw people rushing towards the doors, was confirmed by officials to be a false alarm, with no fire or injuries reported.

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Australia: Hundreds Evacuated from PAX AUS Gaming Festival due to False Alarm

Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate the PAX Australia gaming festival at the Melbourne Convention Centre on Saturday, October 11, after a fire alarm was activated. The incident, which saw people rushing towards the doors, was confirmed by officials to be a false alarm, with no fire or injuries reported.

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